Category: Low Vision

Celebrate Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month

As February comes to a close, we want to recognize Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports nearly 2.1 million Americans age 50 and over are diagnosed with late stage AMD, which can lead to acute visual impairment. This makes it a leading cause of vision loss …

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August 2022 Freedom Scientific Student of the Month

The Freedom Scientific Student of the Month program features K-12 students living in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired and use Freedom Scientific technology to achieve educational goals. The Student of the Month for August 2022 is Ky’Ren, a senior from Louisiana. Ky’Ren uses JAWS and ZoomText to complete schoolwork both in and …

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Join Us for Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification

Want to learn how to overcome challenges of low vision? Join us Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Noon Eastern time for a webinar, Low Vision Basics – The Importance of Lighting, Eye Protection, and Magnification. What We’ll Cover? The right lighting, eye protection, and magnification make all the difference when performing tasks such as reading, …

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