Visual neglect is a neuropsychological condition seen after a stroke or brain (temporal parietal) injury when a patient loses awareness of sensory information from their visual field on one side
Tag: visual impairment
Vision Loss
How does one define vision loss? To most, it means to have a decrease in vision, or to not be able to see as clearly as one once had. Vision loss can also be with a person has lost parts of their visual field which in turn makes them unable to process information as a… Continue reading Vision Loss
Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention
According to CDC, over one million people aged 65 or older fall each year. Less than half will report these falls to their doctors. Falling risk doubles after an incident of a single fall. Those with vision impairments are twice as likely to fall as those without vision problems. Types of Vision Problems Vision problems… Continue reading Vision Impairment and Falls Prevention
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!
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
What is Legal Blindness?
Legal Blindness is defined by either one of both of the following: – Central Visual Acuity of 20/200 or less in the better seeing eye with best possible correction (usually glasses or contact lenses) – Visual Field of 20 degrees or lessOften people who are diagnosed with legal blindness still have some useable vision. They… Continue reading What is Legal Blindness?