Welcome to our Resources Page.People with limited vision do not have to lead limited lives. The resources below provide additional products, services and information to enrich your life. Enjoy!
WELCOME TO "AM EYE HEALTHY?"
You know how to take care of your general health ? eating right, exercising, and getting regular check ups ? but what about your eyes? Ask yourself ? "Am Eye Healthy?"
If you are not sure how to answer that question, then you are at the right website. Am Eye Healthy? is an education campaign that will change the way you think about your eyes!
We want you to think about your eye health as part of your general well-being. Taking care of your eyes is easy ? and there are more treatments available now than ever before for eye-related problems. The key is prevention and early detection.
"KNOW YOUR EYES"
"HARD OF SEEING"
MD SUPPORT
This web site offers free information and personal assistance for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases. Follow the links on the left to access our extensive resources.
AWARE"Self-Help for Vision Loss"
AWARE (Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education) has developed a wealth of free, practical, easy-to-use self-help information designed to enhance quality of life and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. AWARE believes people feel empowered when they have their questions answered and they obtain the answers they need to make decisions.
EARS FOR EYES
E.A.R.S. is a nonprofit public charity. We provide, free
of charge, audio cassette lesson tapes that teach
adaptive daily living skills to the vision impaired and
their caregivers. The lessons, modeled after current
blind rehabilitation techniques, are a must for anyone
coping with loss of eyesight. We are committed to
teaching, each of the 1 out of 6 seniors who have
developed limited vision, the skills necessary to
continue living their lives with confidence and dignity.
GLAUCOMA MD
An educational site dedicated to keep you informed of glaucoma issues.
THE GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Glaucoma Research Foundation sees a future where
sight and independence are not threatened by glaucoma.
Through research, public awareness and patient
education, they are working to protect sight.
ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH
The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. "The Alliance for Aging Research has produced numerous health education campaign for both consumers and physicians, including a wide array of materials on age-related macular degeneration."
SUNY THE STATE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
The State College of Optometry, located in New York City, is the campus of the State University of New York system devoted to optometric education and related scholarly activities. It serves the people of New York by preparing qualified individuals for the contemporary practice of optometry. The College promotes ethical behavior, values, public service and social responsibility in all of its programs.
THE GLAUCOMA FOUNDATION
The Glaucoma Foundation is the premier not-for-profit
organization dedicated to vital research and public
education worldwide. They're committed to helping you
and your loved ones avoid the tragedy of blindness --
which can now be prevented in 90% of cases with early
detection and treatment.
ALABAMA
INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND,
located in Helen Keller's home state, has become the
country's most comprehensive resource for the education
and service needs of people with sensory impairments.
Learn more about how hearing and vision loss affect
people of all ages, and how AIDB focuses on ability, not
disability.
THE
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY FOUNDATION
Educating the public about the causes of Diabetic
Retinopathy and disseminating information concerning its
prevention is a prime directive of the Diabetic
Retinopathy Foundation. It supports research and public
awareness which will lead to the prevention of one of
the World's major causes of blindness - Diabetic
Retinopathy.
ABOUT CEREBRAL PALSY
Answers to your cerebral palsy questions provided by John Struwe, MD, Board Certified Obstetrician. Includes news, articles, and glossary covering topics from cerebral palsy diagnosis to therapy and treatment.
MACULAR DEGENERATION FOUNDATION
A foundation dedicated to providing information on the
leading cause of legal blindness in the United States.
The MDF site features Reports on Macular Degeneration
and FAQs about the condition.
EYE ORBIT
Need a fantastic source for medical information
concerning your eyes? Physicians and patients are there
to help you with your decisions. Make sure to check out
the Public information department. A marvelous
assemblage of information and links ranging from Eye
Disease and Conditions FAQs to Academy news releases on
the latest developments.
NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
No government shutdown can stop NEI's mission to conduct
and support research, training, health information
dissemination, and other programs with respect to
blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of
visual function, preservation of sight, and the special
health problems and requirements of individuals who are
visually impaired or blind.
ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
From across the pond RNIB builds a world in which people
with a visual impairment enjoy the same rights,
freedoms, responsibilities and quality of life as people
who are fully sighted.
COUNCIL FOR HUMANE GIVING
The Humane Charity Seal of Approval is the easiest way for donors to spot charities that are committed to providing vital services and care to patients or advancing research without the use of animals.
EYE EXAMS
We are the Vision Council of America, and we are
out to make our country's eyes healthier by encouraging regular eye exams.
THE LOW VISION NETWORK
A place promoting greater interaction amongst low vision
researchers. For research topics on reading, binocular
vision and object recognition make sure to visit
Legge Lab & The Minnesota Laboratory for Low-Vision
Research.
THORNDIKE PRESS
Thorndike Press is your source for the largest selection of award-winning, bestselling, popular and classic fiction and nonfiction books in Large Print, offering Large Print titles from yesterday's and today's popular and bestselling authors. Thorndike Press publishes and distributes more than 1,400 new Large Print titles each year with selections for both adults and young adults.
The specially edited selection of articles from the past week's Times includes national and international news, business, science and health, the arts, editorials and a weekly crossword -- all in type that's especially easy to read (twice the size of the print appearing in The New York Times).
It makes a wonderful gift -- for someone you love or for yourself. And you can subscribe today at a low one-year rate
Houghton Mifflin = NEW WAYS TO KNOW
Houghton Mifflin is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, publishing textbooks, instructional technology, assessments, and other educational materials for teachers and students of every age.
The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers.
With its origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Company combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation in order to satisfy the lifelong need to learn and be entertained.
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR DAILY LIVING
WELCOME to Independent Living Aids. If you or someone you love is blind or visually impaired and needs low vision aids for a more independent lifestyle, you've come to the right place. Stay active and make your life easier with our superb selection of specially adapted low vision aids, tools and technology.
Independent Living Aids is the oldest privately-held mail-order company in the United States. We have been creating and distributing products that help people live independent lives for over a quarter of a century!
C TECH is a distributor of low vision aids and adaptive
technology for the blind, visually impaired and learning
disabled. Founded in 1984, C TECH’s mission is to
provide equality of access to disabled individuals by
supplying the highest quality products, services and
technology solutions that are used at work, home and
school.
Nestled in the hills of southern Vermont (just across
the river from Dartmouth College), Chadwick Optical,
Inc. has been an optical laboratory for over 20 years
and specializes in custom Low Vision Rx's. With a highly
trained staff and advanced lab capabilities, we're
reaching New Heights In Low Vision! Owner, Karen Keeney,
has over thirty years of experience in the optical
field. She was raised by her Low Vision grandfather,
instilling in her a great appreciation for the need for
affordable and aesthetic low vision optics.
"SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE DAYLIGHT MAKES"
The Daylight Company designs and manufactures innovative lamps specifically
to help the visually impaired to maintain their visual independence. The
company's award winning in-house design team works in close cooperation with
the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) in the UK, and has done so
for a number of years.
The RNIB provides valuable advice on the research
and development of innovative new lamps and accessories for the Low Vision
sector. All Daylight lamps are fitted with natural Daylight bulbs or tubes.
Therefore every single person who uses a Daylight lamp benefits from the
unique features of this innovative form of light -- all of which are
particularly important to people who are experiencing sight loss or are
visually impaired.
Looking for high technology equipment? For three
decades, Telesensory has been helping visually impaired
and blind people achieve greater independence through
innovative, technology-based products. (CCTVs) and
computer text enlargement equipment.
Enhanced Vision is a manufacturer of innovative products that is dedicated to helping individuals who suffer from low-vision conditions maintain their independence. The company has helped thousands of people regain their visual independence by providing them the ability to read, write, watch TV or a play, enjoy their children or grandchildren, and live again.
Enhanced Vision has develop a full line of superior, easy-to-use tools at affordable prices. Products are sold through specialized agencies and eye care professionals throughout the distributors'world
VERILUX LAMPS TOOLS FOR LOW VISION
Since 1956 Verilux has specialized in naturally balanced, visually efficient lighting solutions for better vision, health and well-being. Recognizing that one of the most important factors in maintaining independence and quality of life is the ability to see clearly, Verilux is dedicated to developing tools that maximize the ability to see at any age. By simulating sunlight's balanced light, Verilux fixtures help reduce eyesfatigue while helping people utilize their vision to its fullest potential, even those suffering from vision challenges such as Macular Degeneration or low vision. Verilux is dedicated to educating the public about light quality, its impact on healthy vision and its importance in the home and office environment. The National Association for Visually Handicapped recognizes how important good lighting is as we grow older, and especially for people with limited vision.
Magnisight, Inc. knows from personal and company
experience that the degree of vision loss varies from
person to person. For this reason, flexibility and
comfort are designed into every system. Our products
assist those with low vision caused by Macular
Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Diabetes and
other conditions. Reading one's own mail or a label on a
pill bottle, writing checks or letters, and enjoying
photographs are examples of things that may be possible
again with the use of a CCTV.
MedOp Inc.'s
MedOp Inc.'s supplements are made with natural ingredients of the highest quality and at optimal levels for maximizing health benefits.
Our MaxiVision® formulas are multinutrient supplements for maintaining eye health. MedOp Inc.'s product line also includes MaxiFlex®, a nutritional formula for joints and cartilage and elppA® nutraceutical supplements.
LENSSHOPPER.COM
We guide you to the best discount contacts available on the internet.
THE AUDIO NETWORK
The Audio Network does things a little differently. People can change radio stations with one keystroke, send poetry to family and friends, listen to sports events, play puzzles and games, and all without the need to rely on a screen reader or other adaptive technology!
VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.
Vision Technology is a U.S. manufacturer and provider of Video Magnification. VTI's mission is to create innovative low vision aids that combine easy-to-use controls with a wide range of helpful features and unsurpassed value. Please review our Products section for our complete line of CCTVs. We now have COIL magnifiers and Daylight lighting products available.
OPTELEC
Founded in 1985 by former Polaroid executives, Robert Mansfield and David Rosette, Optelec manufactures high quality video magnifiers to help the millions of people living with impaired vision. Many of Optelec's innovative products, especially the ClearView line of video magnifiers, are recognized as product leaders within the industry.
Currently, the company actively promotes the benefit of visual aids as well as educate the public about the causes, treatment and effects of many visual impairments. We sponsor seminars for the general public as well as on-going educational programs for the eye care professional.
LIGHTWARE SOLUTIONS
READING LIGHT
Welcome to ASF Lightware Solutions
Why stop if it's hard to see! ASF Lightware Solutions, Merrick, NY offers several products specifically designed to help those with visual difficulties. Its president has MD (macular degeneration) himself and knows, first hand, the problems faced by so many. Understanding the problem + knowing how to invent is a powerful combination that has produced great products for himself and for millions of others basically turning "Lemons Into Lemonade".
INNOVENTIONS
Magni-Cam is a light weight, hand held electronic
magnifier which connects in minutes to ANY television
set to provide enhanced reading ability for those with
low vision Introduced in 1990 by Innoventions, Magni-Cam
is a proven reading aid for those with Macular
Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic
Retinopathy, and other low vision conditions helped by
electronic magnification. NOW Introducing "the PRIMER":
When a magnifying glass becomes too difficult to use, PRIMER is the answer.
AISQUARED
Since 1985 Ai Squared has been creating software to help
vision-impaired people use computers. With advanced
screen magnification and screen reading products, we
make Windows applications, documents, email, and the
internet accessible. What's New!! ZoomText 8.02
Released!! The new ZoomText 8.02 provides enhanced
support for JAVA applications and separate
configurations for each ZoomText user. International
versions now include localizations for Czech, Danish,
Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Slovak,
Spanish, Swedish and UK English. Download a trial now.
MEET THE PUPPETS (The Eye Patch Kids)
This DVD is designed to take the pressure off the parents and to put it on the puppets. Throughout the DVD, we encourage your child to put on their eye patches so they can be cool like the puppets.
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
BILL SARDI
If you are tired of trying to sort out fact from fiction
in health care. . . If you are as confused about
nutrition and health as are most Americans. . . If you
believe (as I do) that health care begins at home, not
the doctor's office. If you don't buy into much of the
misinformation that appears in the news media regarding
the health benefits of vitamins, minerals and herbs. . .
If you want to learn up-to-date information about
important topics such as cholesterol, soy, vitamin
safety, iron control, drinking water, and many other
topics, then this website is for you.
FREEDA VITAMINS
Many believe that vitamins can be quite helpful in the
management of several eye conditions. Freeda Vitamins is
in its 69th year of providing high quality vitamins and
nutrients. Ordering these products online is a reality.
Proceed directly to
Freeda's article on how Nutritional Support Can Be
Of Benefit For Many Visual Conditions. Make sure to
consult your physician before choosing any course of
action.
MACULAR-DEGENERATION-VITAMINS
MACULAR DEGENERATION VITAMINS - Unbiased information
explaining the proven benefits of specific nutritional
supplements for the treatment of macular degeneration.
Various manufacturers and brands are listed.
SENIORNET
It's hardly a secret that the greatest sector of the
world's population dealing with vision loss is senior
citizens. Here's a tremendous resource supporting the
International Community of Computer Using Seniors.
