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About Vision Loss and Blindness

Any loss of sight other than total blindness is usually considered a visual impairment — not a disability. There is a wide range of vision exhibited by people who have a visual impairment. This can range from total blindness through various levels of increased blindness to total blindness, or the inability to perceive light or movement. [Read More…]

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Types of Vision Loss

Vision loss affects those older than 65, but many younger people also suffer from various forms of visual impairment. Here are several conditions that may lead to vision loss. [Read More…]

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Guide Techniques

There are many efficient, easy-to-learn ways to give meaningful assistance to someone who is visually impaired. For a century, Braille Institute has helped thousands of blind and visually impaired people of all ages develop the skills they need for effective orientation. [Read More…]

LOW VISION REHABILITATION SERVICE

Losing vision doesn’t mean giving up on your life activities, it just means learning new ways to do them.

Ask your eye doctor to complete our doctor referral form and schedule a FREE one-on-one appointment with one of our Low Vision Specialists at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553).