News Briefs

Preventing Vision Loss Due to Diabetes

Posted February 17th, 2010

Some reasons to see an eye doctor immediately.

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Smoking Implicated in Macular Degeneration

Posted February 10th, 2010

The more a person smokes, the greater the risk.

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Dogs Sense Blood Sugar Levels

Posted January 28th, 2010

A fully trained dog is correct 90 percent of the time.

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Words Matter

Posted January 19th, 2010

Disabled person. Person with a disability. There is a difference.

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Retailers Improve Checkout

Posted January 5th, 2010

Accessible services catch on.

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Don’t Fall!

Posted December 21st, 2009

As people age, falling is an increasing health hazard.

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Cataract Myths and Facts

Posted December 7th, 2009

Clearing up some hazy ideas

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New Web Site Answers Vision Questions

Posted April 2nd, 2009

Getting information about vision problems just got easier.

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Tax Time Made Bearable

Posted March 26th, 2009

AFB issues a tax guide to aid filers who are blind or visually impaired

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Laser Burns in One Eye Can Affect Both

Posted March 5th, 2009

New Study Reveals the Importance of Immune Privilege in Eyes

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Eye Disease Screenings Should Start at 40

Posted December 15th, 2008

Individuals should make baseline exams a priority.

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American Foundation for the Blind Issues Online Gift List

Posted December 2nd, 2008

Gift Ideas for People with Low Vision Will Aid Holiday Shoppers

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Blind Children to Receive Letters from Santa this Christmas

Posted November 20th, 2008

Letters in Braille will be Sent to Children and Their Families Throughout the Holiday Season

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Diabetes Affects More Than Just Blood Sugar

Posted November 13th, 2008

Diabetic Retinopathy Receives Attention During Diabetes Awareness Month

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Google, Authors, and Publishers Settle Differences

Posted November 6th, 2008

Google Book Search will provide digitized books online

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