February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to recognize the millions of people living with reduced vision.

HHSC programs are helping raise awareness about vision loss during Low Vision Awareness Month in February.

Dr. Vice is based at the multidisciplinary UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation, where he provides care for children and adults with visual impairments and diseases. His work centers on training ...

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 ...

What if you couldn't use your vision to tell sugar from salt when cooking? Or set the correct oven temperature? Or read a recipe at home or a menu in a restaurant? These are just a few of the everyday ...

Patients with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) with geographic atrophy should use low vision aids. Low vision rehabilitation programs and low vision aids are recommended for patients who have ...

If you have vision loss, you may find it harder to do certain activities or tasks. These resources can help you maintain your independence. Over 50 million adults in the United States are living with ...

UAB Eye Care, the UAB School of Optometry's clinical arm, has expanded its low vision services in response to the expected increased demand for low vision services. The clinic is one of few in Alabama ...

A macular degeneration diagnosis doesn’t mean you’ll lose your independence or have to give up hobbies like reading. A macular condition or low vision can be treated with magnifiers. In fact, a range ...

UAB Eye Care has started using a telemedicine option for optometry services. UAB is investing more into its telemedicine efforts. UAB Eye Care has implemented a new telemedicine option for low-vision ...