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Healthy Vision 2010


Healthy Vision 2010VisionAWARE is a member of the Healthy Vision Consortium: organizations committed to the eye health of all Americans

Glossary: Glossary

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
  • Age-related Macular Degeneration
  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Legally Blind
  • Low Vision
  • Low Vision Examination
  • Low Vision Therapists
  • Myopia
  • Optometrist
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialists
  • Presbyopia
  • Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
  • Visual Acuity

Supported in part by funding from Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation
Copyright 2008 AWARE, Inc. a US 501(c) charitable organization

NY Governor Paterson

Gov. Paterson of NY

VisionAWARE congratulates New York State Governor David A. Paterson, the first legally blind governor in the United States, inaugurated on March 17, 2008.

News Archives

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See Special Issues on Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration.

Macular Degeneration

March Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Learn All About Macular Degeneration in easy-to-understand language from the expert, Dr. Lylas Mogk Dr. Lylas Mogk, expert on macular degeneration

MY STORY

Interviews with people who are blind or have low vision

Each person dealing with vision loss is unique; each has a compelling story to tell.

New Interview:
Tom McCarville: Glaucoma
Tom's Story:Shocked by Glaucoma

Vivian: Diabetic Retinopathy

Vivian's Story: Diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy

Jeremiah: Suddenly Blind

Jeremiah - suddenly blind


Read all My Story Interviews

All About Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetes

Learn All About Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetes in easy-to-understand language from the expert, Debbie Sokol-McKayDebbie Sokol-McKay, expert on Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetes

Blinded Veterans Association

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BVA is the only veterans service organization exclusively dedicated to serving America's blind and visually impaired veterans.
Learn more about BVA's unique services for veterans.