RBC | Approximately 65 percent of stroke survivors have visual problems. The impairments typically result in central or peripheral vision, abnormal eye movement and/or visual perceptual problems. Symptoms may include blurred or altered vision, double or jumbled vision, loss of visual field, reading difficulty, inability to recognize familiar objects or people[Read More…]

RBC | To help people with low vision perform everyday tasks more easily while reducing their risk of falls and other injuries, the American Foundation for the Blind offers several useful tips: 1. Keep rooms well lit. Good overall lighting is a must for safety. 2. Use task lighting to make[Read More…]

RBC | Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. With low vision, activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. What are signs of low vision? Difficulty with any of the following—even when wearing glasses[Read More…]