February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision affects millions of Americans, including many older adults. Low vision can make it hard to do things like reading, shopping, cooking, or writing. And it cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medications, or surgery. Vision rehabilitation, however, can help people with low vision stay independent and make the most of their… Continue reading Practical Tips About Dealing With Low Vision from Lighthouse Guild
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Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration
Stem cells could help in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMRD), according to new research. The finding was reported in the journalDevelopment by a team led by Professor Gilbert Bernier of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. ARMD is a serious eye problem caused by the loss of cones. Bernier’s team has developed… Continue reading Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration