NEWS / EVENTS

Researchers from the UK and Spain continue to study the potential to use 3D printing to transform pharmaceuticals, outlining their studies in the recently published ‘3D Printed Tablets (Printlets) with Braille and Moon Patterns for Visually Impaired Patients.’ 3D...

Major sports league seasons have been canceled, contact sports have been shut down, but sports will continue to be a part of our daily lives, even while in quarantine. Whether you go fishing, golf in your back yard, shoot some hoops with your kids or play ping pong in...

Summer and warmer weather are fast approaching. Most of us remember to wear sunscreen to protect our skin from sun damage, but it's important to protect our eyes as well. Excess sun exposure can put you at risk for eye cancer, sunburned eyes, cataracts, and growths on...

March is workplace eye wellness month. Since most of us are now working from home, here are some things to look out for at your home office. 💻 Digital eyestrain - Fatigue, dry eyes, bad lighting, or how one sits in front of the computer can cause eyestrain. Symptoms...

Tax season is almost upon us – the deadline for filing is on April 15th, 2020. Did you know you can claim an additional $1,000 exemption if you were considered legally blind on the last day of the tax year? If you are married (or in a civil union) and are filing...

Courtesy tips for helping people who are blind or have low vision, when they go outside! When they ask you for directions, make sure to be as descriptive as possible. Use words such as "straight ahead," "turn left," "on your right." Don't point and say, "Go that way,"...

The Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been closely monitoring the situation in regards to the global pandemic, as well as the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the government. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close all of our in-person...

Happy Tech Tuesday!  Here's our app pick of the month: 1Timer – Voice Interval Timer ⌛ The app provides timers with voice reminders at a frequency of your choice. It's fully compatible with VoiceOver, and the developer has paid extreme attention to the accessibility...

Special considerations during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for people who are blind/low vision: People who are blind or have low vision must rely very heavily on touch. Please do your part in cleaning all touchable surfaces that you know they may come in...

March is Workplace Eye Wellness month  – each workplace poses different hazards, but one of the most common is blue light. Blue light rays have the shortest wavelengths (and highest energy). They are sometimes called blue-violet or violet light. This is why the...

Another person has lost sight in their eye because of a growing fad – eyeball tattoos. Learn more in this article:...

Did you remember to turn your clocks forward? 🕒 Daylight Savings Time started today! In the United States, it starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November. Some clocks may have changed automatically – this would include any devices...

Have you been asked to guide a person who is blind/low vision? Here are some pointers: Allow the person you are guiding to hold your arm and follow as you walk.  Move your guiding arm behind your back when approaching a narrow space so the person you are guiding can...

Ever wonder about how people who are blind/low vision can tell different items apart, even though they have the same shape? • Technology! There are different apps that can read labels for you or get you real-time assistance from a sighted person. • Braille Labels! If...

Happy Tech Tuesday. Let's talk screen time 📱 How many hours do you spend on various screens per day and how does that affect your eye sight? Although there is no consensus of how much screen time is "healthy" for adults or kids, most ophthalmologists and researchers...

If you see a person who is blind appearing to be in need of assistance:  Introduce yourself and ask the person if they need assistance.  Provide assistance if it is requested. Respect the wishes of the person who is blind. DON'T insist upon trying to help if your...

Thinking about lunch? Here's a tasty recipe from this week's Healthy Options Class: 'Creamy' Tuna Casserole with Peas ★★★★★ Pasta & Noodles, VLA Servings: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 6 ounces uncooked no-yolk whole wheategg noodles, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon...