Come Connect with Dr. Ho @ VIS Want to Learn more about Low Vision? Dr. Ho will be speaking at the next Visually Impaired Support (VIS) Group of Cumberland County, TN Inc. meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sonshine Soup Kitchen, located at 69 Neecham St. This meeting is free to… Continue reading Visually Impaired Support (VIS) Group of Cumberland County
Category: Low Vision
Low Vision Expo 2016 in Nashville in 2 weeks!
A Free Educational Low Vision Expo for those with visual impairment to test products, connect with the community, and learn about coping skills that can help better manage your life. The Expo will be held at Nashville Public Library’s conference center from 10am until 2pm on Friday October 21st, 2016 at 615 Church Street. Dr. Ho… Continue reading Low Vision Expo 2016 in Nashville in 2 weeks!
Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
Decreases in contrast sensitivity and altered color perception can occur as a result from many eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration to name a few, as well as some congenital eye diseases. Contrast sensitivity plays an important role in helping distinguish an object from its background. How Contrast Sensitivity Impacts… Continue reading Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
Vision and Sight are Not the Same
As a newbie in a Neuro-Optometric Physicians’ office I was asked to comment on “What Does Vision Mean To You”. As most people do, I understand an optometrist to be someone who determines if a person needs glasses. If they do need glasses, the optometrist will determine the prescription needed by the patient. The end… Continue reading Vision and Sight are Not the Same
Come Connect with us at “Preserve Your Sight”
The Macular Degeneration Association will be in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 to present “Preserve Your Sight“. This FREE awareness program will be covering the following subjects: age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and Eye Vitamins: Helpful or Harmful?. This program will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast and will end at… Continue reading Come Connect with us at “Preserve Your Sight”
Vision Problems after Brain Injury and Stroke
What are common vision problems after brain injury and stroke? Most people are unaware that the tissue of the back of the eye is actually brain tissue. Information travels from the eye directly to visual cortex which is located at the back of the brain. From here, information is relayed to various parts of the… Continue reading Vision Problems after Brain Injury and Stroke
Nashville Visionwalk 2016
Our practice is heading to the Nashville Visionwalk again this year! We are walking in support of our patients who suffer from a blinding eye disease. Your financial support and walking side by side with us on Walk Day will bring us closer to a cure – and that Cure is in Sight! Come join… Continue reading Nashville Visionwalk 2016
Reflections from NFBTN-2016 Annual State Convention National Federation for the Blind Tennessee
The 47th NFBTN-2016 conference opened with strong and talented voices echoing the “Rhythm of the Movement” theme for this annual convention. People openly shared the joys, difficulties, and triumphs of their journey of living with their low vision disability. The host hotel was crowded with tapping white canes, guide dogs, family members, and a community… Continue reading Reflections from NFBTN-2016 Annual State Convention National Federation for the Blind Tennessee
Bioptic Driving
Are you unable to get your driver’s license because of a vision problem? There may be a device that can help… Driving provides us with independence, convenience, and freedom. Having a car is essential for getting around in rural areas with limited public transportation. For some, being able to drive determines whether a person can… Continue reading Bioptic Driving
Binocular Vision Dysfunction
Today we will be featuring a guest blog post from our clinical co-ordinator Lisa who will go over the most common terms associated with binocular vision dysfunction. There is a difference between sight and vision. Sight is the ability to see clearly at any distance. Vision is the ability to process what you see and use… Continue reading Binocular Vision Dysfunction