Low Vision Article Directory

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Articles About Low Vision

Macular Degeneration: The 7 Keys to Going from Loss of Sight to a Dynamite Life Here are the 7 essential keys necessary for going from loss of sight to a dynamite life. Can you name all 7? Read article.

Macular Degeneration: Maintaining a Positive Perception There is tremendous power in how we perceive the challenges in our lives. Read this inspiring article about how this author, Nancy Shugart, achieved incredible success by changing her perception and how you can too. Read article.

Macular Degeneration: How Passion Helps to Overcome the Impossible Ever since I was in Mrs. Blackburn's kindergarten class, my passion was always to teach in the public schools. But after losing my sight at age eight due to Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa, many wondered how I would ever be able to achieve this dream. Read Article

Macular Degeneration: Vision Loss Does Not Have to Cloud Your Vision for Success One afternoon I was watching the Oprah show and her guest that day was Erik Weihenmayer. He was talking about his climb to the top of Mount Everest. He said that during the climb, his climbing partner, Chris, asked him if he could really see himself standing on top of that mountain. Read Article

Macular Degeneration: Focus Fuels Freedom Macular Degeneration, as well as many other eye conditions, can result in vision loss. Losing eyesight is one of the most feared disabilities. Many associate visual impairment with loss of freedom or independence. However, is there really anything to support these fears? Read Article

Macular Degeneration: The Unshakeable Determination to Persist Is there any set back, any disappointment, any amount of vision loss that can keep you from becoming the champion that you were born to be?
You should be shouting "Absolutely not!" Read Article

Macular Degeneration: Curiosity is Essential for Those with Vision Loss It's wonderful to have sight. I know because I had it the first seven years of my life. I also know, however, that there is more to you and I than our two eyes. You and I were each born with a tremendous gift which, I believe, is seldom used to its fullest potential. That gift is the gift of curiosity. Read Article

Macular Degeneration: Your Gift of Success After Vision Loss A Chinese Proverb says, "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back."
Friends, I am coming back. I have been down that road that many of you with vision loss are just beginning to travel. I am here to tell you that that road is an exciting one. It is filled with more opportunities and more technology aids than ever before. Macular Degeneration, or any other eye condition, does not have to slow you down. Read Article

After Vision Loss: 5 Easy Tips for Moving Safely in Your Community If you or someone you know has low or no vision, know that you can still get out and enjoy life. There are many ways to adapt your surroundings or the way you move about them to make sure you stay safe. Read Article

After Vision Loss: 5 Important Ways a Service Dog Can Assist As I take the harness handle in my hand, feel the gentle tug as he begins to move, I know my life is in good paws. Read Article

After Vision Loss: Should You Get a Service Dog? 5 Questions You Must First Answer Have you seen TV shows about service dogs and wondered if you should consider getting one? Here are 5 questions you should first answer before making that decision. Read Article