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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Myths and Facts About Diabetes and Eye Health

Diabetes can significantly impact eye health, yet there are many myths that can lead to confusion. We talk about five common misconceptions and provide facts to help you make informed decisions about safeguarding your vision.

Even If Low Vision Increases Fall Risk, We Can Help

As proud members of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS), our eye care team believes that there’s life after vision loss. That’s why we work hard to provide every one of our low-vision patients with the tools they need to continue living the independent lifestyle they deserve every...

Low Vision Aids Proven to Make a Difference in People’s Lives

Living with low vision can be a challenging journey, but there is hope. Research has shown that individualized low vision therapy, including the use of specialized aids, can significantly improve visual acuity and quality of life for those affected. A recent study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine highlighted...

The Important Connection Between Lighting in Your Home

Did you know lighting in the home is critical for even daily tasks? It's even more so for those with vision loss. Recent findings reveal that better home lighting can significantly improve the physical activity levels of older adults with visual impairments. According to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology,...

Exploring the Benefits of Swimming for Those with Low Vision

Swimming isn't just a recreational activity; it's a therapeutic experience that offers numerous advantages for individuals with low vision. In this article, we discuss how to enjoy swimming, even with low vision. Embracing the Therapeutic Power of Water Swimming provides a unique combination of physical exercise and relaxation, making it...

Helping Low Vision Patients Through Devices & Resources for Work and School

Maintaining independence and quality of life is key for individuals with low vision. As members of The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS), our eye care team aims to support our low vision patients, ensuring they have access to tools and resources that enable them to lead fulfilling, independent...

Avoid UV Rays Even After Vision Loss

  Vision loss can be challenging, but it's important to remember that even if you have low vision, protecting your eyes and the skin around them is still essential to maintaining your overall eye and systemic health and preventing further deterioration of your vision. The International Academy of Low Vision...

Prevent Macular Degeneration from Robbing Your Sight!

A low vision doctor can help patients with macular degeneration maximize usable vision so they can keep doing the things they love.

Enjoy Life without Cataracts

A cataract occurs when the eye’s naturally transparent lens begins to cloud, becoming more opaque.

Diabetes can Result in Vision Loss

Maintaining healthy glucose levels can prevent the tiny blood vessels in the retina from weakening and causing vision loss.

Maximize Reading Vision for your Child with a Low Vision Aid

While there is no cure for Juvenile Macular Degeneration, you can help your child to read with a low vision aid designed to maximize their remaining vision.

Eye Exams are Essential in Detecting Macular Degeneration.

People who suffer from macular degeneration tend to lose their “straight ahead” vision, making it difficult to read, drive, and even recognize faces.

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?

Both Type I and Type 2 diabetes can have damaging effects on your eyes, especially if your blood sugar levels aren’t properly managed.

Enhancing the Lives of Children with Low Vision

Discover how low vision aids can make a significant difference in the lives of children dealing with conditions like juvenile macular degeneration, Stargardt disease, and other conditions

Reading with Macular Degeneration

For a better reading experience with macular degeneration, try low vision aids and devices.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania to schedule your appointment.

Best Apps For People With Low Vision

Cutting-edge apps, coupled with low vision aids and devices, can help people with low vision live full, independent lives.

5 Top Visual Aids For Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Here are 5 of the most popular low vision aids that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) use to maintain their independence and live a meaningful life. Contact your low vision eye doctor for more information.

How Does Ocular Albinism Affect the Eyes?

Ocular albinism affects a person’s eyes and vision in several ways. Thankfully, the low vision aids we offer at Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania can help patients with ocular albinism live independent and meaningful lives, despite low vision.

7 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season

Your eye experts at Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!

Low Vision Glasses For Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that impairs central vision. Here we’ll discuss the most common low vision glasses for AMD and how your Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania optometrist can help.

Have Low Vision? Cook Safely and Independently With These Tips

If you love to cook but have low vision, working in the kitchen safely and independently can be challenging. At Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania in Lititz we offer our low vision patients practical advice and low vision aids and devices so they can keep doing the things they love.

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

Struggling With Low Vision? We Can Help!

If you or your loved one is struggling with low vision, please don't lose hope. Low vision technology helps people with severe vision loss maximize their vision so they can do the things they love. Read on to learn more about ways low vision aids, devices and glasses can help patients live more independent, full lives.

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania can help!

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

Low Vision Aids: Enhance Your Vision & Start Living Again

If you've been diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other sight-robbing eye diseases, don't lose hope. Low vision aids such as magnifiers, special glasses and devices can help those with vision loss lead an active life.

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?

Age Reversal Diet May Lower the Risk of Macular Degeneration

A recent scientific study suggests that it may be possible to slow down or even reverse the aging process. Read on to learn how this could impact the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and how Low Vision Optometry of Central Pennsylvania can help.

Hyperopia and Your Child

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help your child if they have it.

Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

What Type of Sunglasses Are Best For People With Low Vision?

Sunglasses are important for everyone, and especially for people with low vision. Here are several things to consider when purchasing a new pair of sunglasses.

June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.