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Eye Disorders - Low Vision - site listings

Low Vision Discussion List - Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.

V. I. Guide - Includes resources for parents and teachers of blind and visually impaired children.

Low Vision - An information site developed by the American Optometric Association.

BiOptic Driving Network - Information about driving with bioptics. List of vendors, success stories and training details.

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.

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.

National Eye Institute - What You Should Know About Low Vision - Includes pictures, research studies and additional resources.

Low Vision information - Facts and help information.

Angeles Vision Clinic - Low Vision Rehabilation - Explanation of the causes, examination, treatment,and management.

CPS Community - Forum for discussion of vision related issues.

Low Vision Council - Information and support for sufferers. Also provides facts about vision problems in the US today.

Low Vision - Index of articles on partial sight including devices for use.

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.

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.

Low Vision Information Center - Practical information on coping with visual impairment. Offers tips and strategies for maximizing remaining sight.

The Low Vision Gateway - Support site which provides access to related information on the Internet.

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.

Eye Institute of Canada - Offers low vision care by optometrists who specialize in low vision rehabilitation and low vision devices.

The Screen Magnifiers Homepage - Internet resource on screen magnification and text-to-speech. Includes product reviews, download area, news, discussion and a resource index.

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.