Smart phones have become a great tool for people with low vision. If you have reduced vision, check out some of the ways in which your smart phone can help make things more accessible for you.

If you, or someone you care about is navigating life with low vision, you will be aware of the significant challenges it can create, and the difficulties imposed on everyday activities.  When faced with a challenge, it is critical to have the right tools for the job. Bioptics are one of the most versatile tools for people with low vision.

Every year on October 15, we observe White Cane Safety Day — a day that recognises the significance of the white cane as more than just a mobility aid, but as a powerful symbol of autonomy, resilience and accessibility.

In this post, I talk about different levels of visual impairment, including a very simple example of how the different levels of vision would affect the task of viewing a face.

In this blog post I talk about field of vision: what it is, and the problems that can arise when it is reduced. This post focuses on lower field loss, which is very common in cerebral visual impairment.