by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, News
Tech Tuesday find: bionic glasses that may restore vision to some people who are blind!
Bionic Glasses are said to work on patients who still have most of the pathways that enable sight intact — except for their photoreceptors. Photoreceptors are responsible for sending signals to special cells in the back of the eye, which then relay that information via the optic nerve to the brain.
Thus, bionic glasses may become the solution for returning sight to those with macular degeneration and retinal detachment, disorders that cause the destruction of the photoreceptors, but leave the rest of the sensory pathway in tact.
See more in this article!
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, News
The WeWALK is an innovative white cane, designed to make navigation safer for people who have are blind or have low vision. GPS- and voice technology-enabled, the cane can tell users what’s around them, and warn them about objects at head and body level, not just the ground. Learn more about the WeWalk device here.
by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, News
Health and wellness check! Eye exams are important for maintaining overall health. If you notice your eyesight changing, you should go get a check-up immediately.
Whether you have full sight, limited vision, or are blind, you should still get an annual eye exam to ensure you don’t have any infections, eye damage or underlying illnesses that could either worsen your vision, cause blindness, or weaken your immune system.
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog, News
Help us raise awareness & connect with people in your community! Follow the infographic on how to invite someone to follow our page.
Steps:
1. Select the 3 dots at the top of our page, next to the “share” button.
2. Scroll down and select “invite Friends,” which brings you to a pop-up window.
3. If desired, write a personal invite in the top text section of the pop-up. This invite goes to all the people you invite.
4. Tap on all the names of the people you would like to invite by scrolling down. Alternatively, you can pick “select all” from the right hand.
5. You can also check the box in the bottom, which sends the invite via Facebook messenger as well, not just as a notification on their Facebook home page.
6. Hit “send”!
by admin | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, News
Happy Halloween! October is Halloween Eye Safety Month. A gentle reminder to all be wary of using non-prescription contacts for costumes to ensure eye safety.
Image description: There are 4 orange pumpkins on a dark blue background. The background also has faded bats on the right and a spider web on the left. The top of the image says in orange text “Buying Cheap Halloween Contacts?” followed by smaller green text “Trick’s on you. Without a prescription, contacts can cause:”. The causes are listed each pumpkin. They are as follows: “Sores and scars, Eye infections, Corneal abrasions, scratches, Blindness.” The bottom of the image has black text “Halloween Eye Safety Month” on an orange background.
