Achromatopsia, Technology, & Independence
Dr. Anna Shagas, Lighthouse Low Vision Optometrist, explains the importance and methods on how to best protect one's eyes.
How to Protect One’s Eyes by Dr. Anna Shagas
Dr. Anna Shagas, Lighthouse Low Vision Optometrist, explains the importance and methods on how to best protect one's eyes.
World Glaucoma Day: Raising Awareness and Fighting Blindness
March 12th marks World Glaucoma Day, an important global event aimed at raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. With [...]
Understanding Usher Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision, leading to hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. It is one [...]
Understanding Macular Degeneration with Dr. Shagas
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye disease that can have a significant impact on vision. Early diagnosis [...]
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. AMD causes damage to a small part [...]
Common Causes for Low Vision
There are a number of causes for low vision, including a variety of eye conditions and injuries. Low vision is a visual impairment that [...]
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused by damage to the small blood vessels that provide nourishment to the retina. It is the [...]
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)?
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) consists of several hereditary diseases that cause deterioration of the photoreceptor cells within the retina. The retina is the light sensitive [...]
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause vision loss by damaging the optic nerve, the part of the eye that sends images to [...]