Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Learn about different types of eye conditions or syndromes that may affect young children, such as Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH) and Albinism.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Tips and Tricks to Adapting to Everyday Situations When You Have Low Vision or Congenital Nystagmus
Advice from an adult with low vision and congenital nystagmus about how to adapt to everyday situations and how to ask for help when you need it!
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Gene Therapy Treatment for Choroideremia
Researchers at the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford in the U.K. are treating Choroideremia (CHM) with gene therapy. This treatment can be used to treat many...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
eSight Eyewear
eSight Eyewear is a new low vision assistive device that you wear. It is custom fit, runs on batteries and can bring clearer vision to near, far and mid-range tasks.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Cocoons Sunglasses for Kids with Photophobia
Cocoons makes polarized sunglasses that fit over prescription glasses and are great for kids with who are also photophobic or highly sensitive to sunlight.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Preventing the Development of Deafness in Mice with Usher Syndrome
Researchers at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science have found a way to use a single dose of a small, synthetic RNA-like molecule, called an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), to...
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FDA Approves Artificial Retina
The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System is the first artificial retina (also called a bionic eye or retinal microchip) to be approved by the FDA in the United States.
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Deaf-Blind Family Guide
The Oregon Deaf-Blind Project has created a family guide for parents of children diagnosed with deaf-blindness.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Eye Power Kid’s Wear
Eye Power Kid's Wear creates adorable print T-shirts specially designed for kids who wear glasses or a patch!
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Beyond the Darkness: A Blog About Raising a Child with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
A mother writes candidly about the birth and life of her son, Gabriel, who has Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
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Visual Fields, Field Loss and Functional Vision Testing
The newest webcast from Perkins features Luisa Mayer, Ph.D., an internationally known specialist in visual field/functional vision testing.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
A Team Approach to CVI in Schools
This downloadable PDF explains what CVI is in very easy to follow terms and develops a program that teachers and therapists can use to best teach students with CVI.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Bionic Vision Australia Working on Bionic Eye Implants
Bionic Vision Australia (BVA) announces the successful implantation of a bionic eye. BVA attached the device, which contains 24 electrodes that stimulate the retina's nerve cells, to a retina.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Retinal Prosthetic Creates “Normal Vision” in Blind Mice
A new study restores normal vision in mice with diseased retinas using a new type of retinal prosthetic which relies on the use of the retina's code that communicates with...
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Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH): A Mother’s Perspective
LeAndra Lee writes about her daughter, Abigail, who is diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypopalsia and Septo Optic Dysplasia. LeAndra explains what ONH is and how it affects Abigail.
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Ask the TVI about Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia, Part 2
TVI Lisa LaDue answers readers' questions about O&M and TVI services and whether or not a visually impaired student should automatically be sat at the front of the classroom.
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The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It
The Forever Fix is a new book about Corey Haas, a little boy born blind with LCA. The book recounts his experiences with genetic therapy and how the therapy was...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Artificial Retina Approved for Sale in Europe
Second Sight announces that their artificial retina (also known as a retinal microchip), the Argus II, is now available for public purchase in Europe.
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Little Bear Sees: Tips & Ideas for Kids with CVI
From the creators of the first app for kids with CVI, Tap-n-See Zoo, comes the Little Bear Sees blog! Here you'll find all sorts of fun ideas for activities and...
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Mrs. America Raises Awareness About Retinitis Pigmentosa
Watch this video with Mrs America on Fox News. She talks about RP and LCA and explains how we can help support exciting new research that may cure these diseases.
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Q&A with Ocularist Walter T. Tillman
Walter Tillman is an ocularist in Ocularist Pittsburgh. He talks about how he assesses children with anophthalmia/microphthalmia, how to choose conformers or prosthetics, and possible surgical options.
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A Letter to New Parents Living with Microphthalmia
Jacalyn Paulding writes about growing up with microphthalmia. Living a full life as a smart and successful young woman, Jacalyn wants parents to understand what it's like to have low...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Ask the TVI about Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia
TVI Lisa LaDue answers readers' questions about protective eye glasses, testing blind children with assessment programs, and activities you can do at home to boost skills.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Ella’s Story: Raising a Child with Bilateral Anophthalmia
Jill writes about finding out that her daughter, Ella, is blind and how she responded. She explains how her faith in God helped her cope.
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An Interview with John Pitzen about Bilateral Anophthalmia
MAPS interviews John Pitzen, a 53 year old man born with bilateral anophthalmia. MAPS asks John what he does for a living and what he does for fun.