Blind and Visual Impairment Information

"Vision loss - blindness, being visually impaired - can be a condition on its own or the secondary effect of a ""main"" condition, such as diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or a head injury. Visual impairment conditions may include glaucoma, macular degeneration, or cataracts, among others. The following articles provide vision loss information and resources, including such treatment options for visual rehabilitation as eye exercises and eye-hand coordination exercises."

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Introduction

Growing numbers of people find themselves with a debilitating visual problem associated with a brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or a host of other neurological problems. Learn more about...

Visual System Anatomy

A basic overview of the anatomy and physiology of the visual system, including a detailed cross-section of the human eye.

Common Visual Disorders

The most common visual disorders include visual field loss, diplopia, spatial awareness disorder, eye movement disorders, photophobia (light sensitivity) and dry eyes. Learn more about these visual...

Treatment Options

Learn about the different eye treatment options for various visual impairments, including visual field loss, diplopia, spatial awareness disorder, eye movement disorders, photophobia (light...

Case Reports

Case studies of patients with a variety of visual impairments and eye trauma, including low vision and blindness. Provides patient history, exam results and treatment.

Eye Exercises

A printable sheet of eye exercises for people with visual impairments, including low vision. These exercises will enhance a patient's smooth eye movements.

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