Extending through May 31, the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research is hosting “Sight Beyond Limits,” a unique exhibition dedicated to displaying the artistic talents of those with visual ...

A national conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan, will gather over 350 visually impaired attendees from ten states to showcase their contributions in entertainment, innovation, and social causes. Organized ...

Up to 19% of prevalent dementia cases may be attributable to impaired vision, a cross-sectional analysis suggested. Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship, followed by near ...

Both occur more commonly in older adults and impact the way we connect with the world, but drawing a straight line from one to the other is tricky. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...

People with untreated visual impairments were significantly more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown a link between cognitive and vision health. This ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms of depression, anxiety and severe social isolation were associated with objectively measured vision ...

Vision loss can result from a number of different conditions, including refractive errors and cataracts. There are 2.2 billion people around the world who live with near or distance vision impairment, ...

A person with peripheral vision loss has difficulty seeing things above, below, or at the side without turning their head. This type of vision loss is also known as tunnel vision. Tunnel vision can ...

A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that vision impairment may play a significant role in dementia risk among older adults. Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and ...

Addressing vision impairments could help with dementia prevention, as vision impairment is linked to 19% of dementia cases in older adults. The PAF of dementia associated with at least one vision ...