Low Vision WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Low Vision and compiled helpful research notes below.
- All About Vision: Guide to Low Vision allaboutvision.com - Guide to Low Vision
- National Eye Institute (NEI): Low Vision FAQs nei.nih.gov - Low Vision FAQs
- Lighthouse International: All About Low Vision
lighthouse.org - All About Low Vision
- American Optometric Association (AOA): Low Vision aoa.org - Low Vision
- New York Online Access to Health: Low Vision Resources noah-health.org - Low Vision Resources
Nominated Resources for Low Vision
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- http://www.southwestlowvision.com/the_five-stage_process.htm (1 nomination)www.southwestlowvision.com
- http://www.southwestlowvision.com/four_most_common_eye_diseases.htm (1 nomination)www.southwestlowvision.com
- http://www.southwestlowvision.com/introduction_to_magnifiers.htm (1 nomination)www.southwestlowvision.com
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Research Notes on Low Vision
Low vision is a type of vision loss that is not correctable with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. There is still some sight that can sometimes be improved with the use of visual aids; therefore it is not complete blindness.
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Latest Headlines on Low Vision
What is Low Vision?
- Wikipedia: Low Vision
- NEI: Low Vision Glossary
- American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): What is Low Vision?
- Cleveland Clinic: Low Vision
- MedlinePlus: Vision Impairment and Blindness
What Are The Symptoms of Low Vision?
- NEI: Do You Have Low Vision? Quiz
- Prevent Blindness America: Signs of Eye Problems in Adults
- The Merck Manuals: Symptoms of Eye Disorders
- Eye Care Source: Symptoms of Low Vision
What Are The Causes and Complications of Low Vision?
- Wikipedia: Pathologies Which May Cause Vision Acuity Loss
- AFB: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Glaucoma
- Mayo Clinic: Cataracts
- All About Vision: Diabetic Retinopathy
- Foundation Fighting Blindness: Leber Congenital Amaurosis
- Bausch and Lomb: Low Vision: What Are The Causes?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Low Vision?
- WebMD (via eMedicine): Low Vision Therapy
- Wikipedia: Types of Help Available
- AOA: Low Vision Devices
- Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Vision Tests
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Low Vision?
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Diabetes/Low Vision
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Low Vision?
- AOA: Common Types of Low Vision
- Wikipedia: Classifying Low Vision
- LowVision: Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Wills Eye Health System: Stages of Glaucoma
- Foundation Fighting Blindness: The Five-Stage Process of Being a Successful Low Vision Patient
How Do You Prevent Low Vision?
- Lighthouse Foundation: Preventing Eye Disease
- Research to Prevent Blindness: Preventing Low Vision
- Prevent Blindness America: How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?
- Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Eye Exams: What to Expect
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Low Vision
- NEI: Living With Low Vision
- WebMD (via eMedicine): Vision Loss an Increasing Public Health Problem
- Reading Light: Low Vision Tips
- American Optometric Association: Care of the Patient with Low Vision
- About.com: Senior Living: Home Safety Tips for Low Vision: Live Independently and Avoid Falling
- Social Security Online: Americans with Disabilities Act- A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
Foundations and Support Groups on Low Vision
- NEI: Low Vision
- AOA: Low Vision
- AFB: What You Need to Know About Low Vision
- Foundation Fighting Blindness: Macular Degeneration Home Page
- Lighthouse International: Overcoming Vision Impairment For People of All Ages
- Association for Macular Diseases: Support For Persons Suffering From Macular Diseases
- MAB Community Services: Support Network For Persons Coping With Sight Loss
- American Council of the Blind: Improving the Well-being of All Blind and Visually Impaired People
- National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Outreach and Support For Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Low Vision
- Healthboards: Low Vision Posts
- MedHelp: Low Vision Posts
- Yahoo Groups: Blindness Experiences: Low Vision Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Low Vision
- Archives of Ophthalmology: Low Vision Articles
- Low Vision: Low Vision Articles
- PubMed Central: Low Vision Articles
Clinical Trials on Low Vision
- CenterWatch: Low Vision Clinical Trial Search Results
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Low Vision Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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