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Can You Help Support the Mission?
When a patient comes to the House of Hope, they are faced with the opportunity to grow to address the challenges of vision loss. We ask them to grow their
Meet Greg
When a new patient makes an appointment, we encourage them to take advantage of our comprehensive program. This program includes a meeting with an optometrist, occupational therapist and an access
Katrina’s Tips – Using Contrast
In the article Contrast Sensitivity by Dr. Park we shared three scenarios about John, Mary and Lisa. Here are some tips to address their specific contrast difficulties. Issues with Tripping
Meet Kate
We usually share an interview with a patient. Kate was a speaker at our Gala. Her words were so powerful, we decided to give this space to her. Thank you
Contrast Sensitivity – by Dr. Park
Do you have trouble seeing obstacles when you are walking? Or reading printed materials? Or seeing food on your plate? Let’s consider several scenarios: John has been treated for glaucoma
Importance of Sun Protection
As summer quickly approaches, people are spending more time under the warm sun. Sunlight has many benefits, such as regulating our melatonin, helping our bodies create Vitamin D, and decreasing
The Importance of Early Intervention
We hear from new patients regularly that they wish they knew or understood how we could help them earlier. After years of struggling with permanent vision loss and being told
Katrina’s Tips – Over-the-counter Low Vision Tools
Here’s a round-up of a few low vision tools you could find at your local craft store, drug store, dollar store, or might already having lying around your home. Rubber