When Parker Fortenberry was a baby, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Although he survived the tumor, they knew at the time it was destroying his vision. “Going through this as a parent, you feel ...

The UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary research and rehabilitation center that provides quality patient care, teaching and research to advance knowledge in the area of ...

As a provider, determining the right candidates for visual aids is a crucial step. Patti Fuhr, O.D., Marissa Locy, O.D. and Elise Agostinelli, O.D., refer patients from the UAB Center for Low Vision ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 75% of patients with visual acuity of 20/200 or worse were never referred for low vision services, an ...

When Casey Eye Institute set out to build its new Elks Children’s Eye Clinic in Portland, Oregon, the institute’s director, Dr. David Wilson, knew that for the patients he was serving, it had to be a ...

Living with low vision can be an isolating experience, but connecting with people who ‘get it’ can help you feel less alone. Whether it’s caused by an eye injury, birth defect, or condition such as ...

What if you couldn't use your vision to tell sugar from salt when cooking? Or set the correct oven temperature? Or read a recipe at home or a menu in a restaurant? These are just a few of the everyday ...