Living with Low Vision

As we age, the likelihood of needing medications to manage health conditions increases. For those with low vision, this can be especially daunting. Reading small print labels on prescription bottles becomes challenging, compounded by the uniformity in pill bottle sizes, shapes, and textures. These challenges pose real medication safety risks, including mix-ups, missed doses, and […]

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference in Orlando, Florida. The event was filled with informative seminars, engaging exhibitors, and lively exchanges of ideas among attendees. Covering a wide spectrum of technology and strategies aimed at aiding individuals facing challenges related to vision, hearing, communication, learning, and mobility,

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  First consider John and his recent difficulty with curbs and stairs. The most accessible community environments, crosswalks, doctor’s office, store entrances, and restaurants have painted

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 for several years. Over the past several months, he has been walking much slower because he has trouble recognizing curbs and uneven pavements. It’s especially

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 rate of myopia in children who spend more time outdoors. On the flip side, sun lights, specifically UV rays, could cause problems to our

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 there is nothing else that can be done some patients are referred to low vision rehabilitation. Many patients come to us after having quit their

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 band: There is a good chance you have a junk drawer with a stray rubber band, or two, in it. Put those rubber bands to

With Thanksgiving and the December holidays just around the corner, we at Spectrios Institute are thinking a lot about eating as a visually impaired person. Here are a few tips for Thanksgiving and beyond. Lighting: You have likely already heard us say “light is sight,” and it’s no different with eating. Light is part of

Pumpkin spice, apples, and making your world cozy comes with the cool nights and autumn leaves. This is the time for reading a good book or binge watching a new show. These can be frustrating activities for people with vision loss. Access Technology offers alternative or assisted ways to continue these activities. Reading Audio Books

Last fall we talked about how to stay safe in the kitchen as a person with visual impairment, but what about the rest of the home? Here’s a short list of a few things that we recommend for staying safe at home. Remove clutter and throw rugs—We know you have probably heard this recommendation over