Overall, 999 low vision aids were prescribed, with 382 patients receiving more than one device. Nearly all patients (97.6%) received suitable visual aids, the researchers wrote.

SAN FRANCISCO, California — A vision-testing system that factors real-world contrast and lighting conditions into the measurement of acuity could help ophthalmologists understand why patients ...

While many states in the U.S. give licenses to people with visual acuity as low as 20/200, regulations in other states may differ. It’s best to check with your local licensing agency to know ...

However, the prevalence and incidence of blindness and low vision in the United States have not been estimated for more than a decade. The researchers used visual acuity measurements taken from ...

The terms low vision or visual impairment cover a lot of territory. We use them interchangeably to describe poor vision your doctor cannot fix with standard eyeglasses, contacts, medication, or ...

Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.

How tactile graphics can help end image poverty Access to rich imagery shouldn’t be something that blind or low-vision people have to do without. These projects are helping.