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CVS Pharmacy Now Offers “Talking” Prescription Labels Through its Online Pharmacy for Individuals with Vision Impairments

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:30+00:00

As reported in the Spring 2014 Low Vision Resource Center Newsletter by Dr. Hoang, CVS Pharmacy now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescriptions ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com. The ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to access information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print. [...]

CVS Pharmacy Now Offers “Talking” Prescription Labels Through its Online Pharmacy for Individuals with Vision ImpairmentsChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:30+00:00

Choosing the right computer for vision impaired individuals

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:49+00:00

American Foundation for the Blind and Visionaware.org have posted a nice online review by Steve Kellye on some important basics in choosing the right computer for yourself, or for a loved one with loss of vision. They recommend careful evaluation of the most helpful accessibility features. Although individuals will vary on what works best for [...]

Choosing the right computer for vision impaired individualsChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:49+00:00

Genes and environment predict onset and progression of macular degeneration

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:57+00:00

Nature and Nurture- According to a new white paper in the May 2014 issue of Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of irreversible visual loss and the disease burden is rising world-wide as the population ages. Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to the development of this disease. [...]

Genes and environment predict onset and progression of macular degenerationChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:57+00:00

Seeing Your Best with Google Glasses

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:31+00:00

Having trouble seeing out of your new Google Glasses? You're not alone! If your vision isn't clear out of your eyes, the image projected by your internet headwear will not be clear either. Many conditions of the vision system and eye health can blur the view. Custom optical measurements and ocular alignment are important to [...]

Seeing Your Best with Google GlassesChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:31+00:00

Specialists Comment on Nutrition and Eye Health from Macular Degeneration Study

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:55+00:00

A panel of eye health experts discussed the meaning of the latest from the Age Related Eye Disease Study Phase 2 results. The American Optometric Association released an informational guide with all of the latest research in nutrition, macular degeneration, and eye health. Read more here

Specialists Comment on Nutrition and Eye Health from Macular Degeneration StudyChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:55+00:00

News on Dry Eye Syndrome, Air Quality and Pressure

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:04+00:00

According to a new report published online February 24, 2014 in Ophthalmology, air pollution and atmospheric pressure are the most influential environmental risk factors for the development of dry eye syndrome (DES). Solid and liquid particles in the air were noted to be a significant cause of dry eye disease. Researchers from Bascom Palmer Eye [...]

News on Dry Eye Syndrome, Air Quality and PressureChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:04+00:00

Visual Migraines and Stroke Prevention in Women

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:17+00:00

USA Today reports on the American Heart Association's new stroke preventions guidelines. For the first time, special recommendations are outlined because women have a unique risk: living longer and having different hormone levels than men. The AHA says that women with migraine preceded by aura (a visual phenomenon appearing as central or peripheral shimmering or [...]

Visual Migraines and Stroke Prevention in WomenChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:17+00:00

New Goggles Help Diagnose Stroke Patient

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:24+00:00

The New York Daily News reports that “new, state-of-the-art goggles help diagnose stroke patients.” In New York City, “Brooklyn Maimonides Medical Center is the first hospital...to obtain high-tech glasses which will make it easier for stroke teams in the emergency [department] to identify stroke victims who don’t have the usual symptoms,” such as patients who [...]

New Goggles Help Diagnose Stroke PatientChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:24+00:00

High-Tech Eyeglass Innovations Showcased

Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:31+00:00

On the front of its Business Day section, the New York Times reports that “2013 has been the Year of the High-Tech Glasses,” all designed to improve vision. The piece goes on to showcase new Adlens Variable Focus lenses which can use knobs to “precisely adjust the liquid pressure on a curved membrane inside the [...]

High-Tech Eyeglass Innovations ShowcasedChristina Petrou2020-07-07T19:57:31+00:00

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