Driving Rehabilitation Strategies for People with Low Visual Acuity
Grabbing your car keys to run a quick errand is something many people take for granted. That’s why losing the ability to drive can have such a profound impact on your sense of self and independence. The aging process brings changes in visual acuity and mental agility that can impact the ability to drive safely. […]
Looking for a Powerful Low-Vision Device? Turn to Your Smartphone
Have you ever found yourself in a dark restaurant, unable to read the menu? Maybe you forgot your glasses. Maybe it’s too dark. Now what? You could ask your companions to read the menu out loud, order something you think the restaurant has, or pull out a trusty low-vision aid: your smartphone. Smartphones are accessibility […]
Simple and Effective Strategies for Coping with Vision Loss
Close your eyes. Now go get a soda out of the refrigerator. Are you sure you have the right thing? Maybe you wanted diet and grabbed regular. How do you know without being able to see what you are choosing? Now close your eyes and make dinner, do a load of laundry, or walk to […]
