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VISION IMPAIRMENT


Introduction

Vision loss usually happens slowly due to increased intra-ocular pressure (glaucoma), leaking blood vessels (macular degeneration, or an accumulation of toxins (diabetes damaging microcirculation).   Less often it will happen suddenly such as with a stroke of the retina or brain.
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Recommended websites

Easter Seals (locate funding sources)
Library of Congress (library program of braille)
Resource for Blind (info)
American Printing House for the Blind (resource)
     Phone: 502-895-2405
National Federation of the Blind (info)

More websites

Assistant Dogs (animals for those with disabilities)
Canine Companions (animals for those with disabilities)
     Phone: 740-548-4447
Paws (animals for those with disabilities)
Delta Society (animals for those with disabilities)
Journal of Ophthalmology (info)
Richmond Products for Ophthalmology and Optometry (resource)
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Recommended books

1. Touching the Rock – John Hull
2. Planet of the Blind – Stephen Ruusisto
3. Blindness – Jose Saramago
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Recommended movies

1. Scent of a Woman
2. At First Sight
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Blogs

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