WINNERS OF 2021 BRAILLE CHALLENGE FINALS ANNOUNCED
JULY 30, 2021 – LOS ANGELES – Braille Institute has announced the winners of the 2021 Braille Challenge Finals competition.
Stem Cell Research: New Hope For Restoring Vision
By Ron P. Gallemore, M.D., Ph.D. Stem cells are the building blocks of the body. All the tissues of the
Retinal Implants
By Rajat N. Agrawal, M.D. Patients with advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) have limited treatment options
Low Vision Doctors Can Help You Read Again
By Bill Takeshita, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. Low vision optometrists and ophthalmologists are doctors who design and prescribe specialized glasses and
Choosing a Magnifier
By Dr. Bill Takeshita, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. Each year, thousands of adults lose their ability to read as a result
Common Misconceptions About Sight Loss
Legal blindness means total blindness. Legal blindness is a term used by the IRS and other agencies to determine whether
Retaining a Life of Leisure and Travel
By Bill Takeshita, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. The loss of vision does not mean the end to a life of leisure
Helping a Loved One
What Do I Say? Initially, you should communicate with your loved one about their degree of sight loss. Ask them
Coping with Sight Loss
When you first notice a change in or reduced vision, you should consult an ophthalmologist
