Macula Lutea
Information resource on blindness and visual impairment. Collection of links to sites on low vision, as well as a calendar listing low vision conferences throughout the world. Presents information about early intervention, education and rehabilitation of persons with a visual impairment.
Too Young for Glasses and Eye Patching?
Infants and toddlers successfully wearing glasses and eye patch. Ideas and information includes advice for gentle teaching, and positive reinforcement: Increase usage gradually, in highly visual, active (not passive)play.
BiOptic Driving Network
Information about driving with bioptics. List of vendors, success stories and training details.
Low Vision
An information site developed by the American Optometric Association.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Low Vision Rehabilation
Explanation of the causes, examination, treatment,and management.
The Hal4 FAQ
Unofficial information and suggestions about the Hal, a multilingual screen reader software program for Windows. Also includes information on braille display and speech synthesizer.
Eye Institute of Canada
Offers low vision care by optometrists who specialize in low vision rehabilitation and low vision devices.
IBM Accessibility Center
Brings together product and service information for people with disabilities (including low vision), and for those who seek knowledge about solutions or empowering persons with disabilities to ensure a productive working environment.
Large Print Reviews
Reviews of large print and audio books and other items of interest to individuals with low vision. Plus, articles on eye health and low vision travel.
The Low Vision Gateway
Support site which provides access to related information on the Internet.
Low Vision Council
Information and support for sufferers. Also provides facts about vision problems in the US today.
Low Vision Information Center
Practical information on coping with visual impairment. Offers tips and strategies for maximizing remaining sight.
The Screen Magnifiers Homepage
Internet resource on screen magnification and text-to-speech. Includes product reviews, download area, news, discussion and a resource index.
National Eye Institute - What You Should Know About Low Vision
Includes pictures, research studies and additional resources.
Royal National Institute for the Blind - Low Vision Site
Information including a database of services in the UK, various information leaflets, who's who in low vision, discussion forums, manufacturers links and the RNIB catalogue.
V. I. Guide
Includes resources for parents and teachers of blind and visually impaired children.
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