News Briefs

No Reason to Quit Bowling

Posted January 31st, 2011

Bowling is a sport that is pursued by many who have experienced vision loss.

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Eccentric Viewing Isn’t Kooky Vision

Posted December 14th, 2010

Eccentric viewing requires the brain to adapt to new ways of “thinking” about seeing.

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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies: Slow AMD

Posted November 30th, 2010

It is clear that lifestyle changes can help slow the disease’s progress.

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U.S. Government Promotes Employment for People with Disabilities

Posted October 27th, 2010

“The federal government must become a model for the employment of individuals with disabilities.”

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Safer Roads for Pedestrians

Posted July 19th, 2010

Hybrid and electric vehicles are nearly twice as likely to be involved in pedestrian-related accidents as most cars and trucks.

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Christian Record Library Going Digital

Posted July 12th, 2010

First digital books to be issued in the fall of 2010.

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Get the Drop on Eyedrops

Posted July 8th, 2010

Tips for effective use of eyedrops

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Optimism About AMD

Posted April 12th, 2010

The eyes of researchers are being opened.

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“Eye Diet” Promotes Vision

Posted March 25th, 2010

A British optical retailer is doing what it can to hurt business.

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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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