Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Vision problems sometimes go beyond what can be corrected with a stronger prescription for glasses. That’s more often ...

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 ...

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 ...

Living with low vision can be an isolating experience, but connecting with people who ‘get it’ can help you feel less alone. Whether it’s caused by an eye injury, birth defect, or condition such as ...

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 ...

Recently, I attended a dinner where I was the only blind person. I decided to walk towards some voices and introduce myself. I greeted the group with a comment intended to be amusing. My comment was ...

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 ...