Seasons Greetings As the holiday season approaches, we take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership. As another year comes to an end, we gratefully take time to wish you a happy holiday season and prosperous new year. We look forward to working with you in the coming year as we continue to strive to fulfill our mission of preventing blindness and visual impairment while restoring sight and creating opportunities for persons whose sight cannot be restored.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES Persons who are blind or visually impaired face numerous challenges in everyday living and when using a computer and other electronic devices. Fortunately, a wide range of devices and equipment (applications and accessories) is available to assist them to overcome those challenges and to engage in academic, vocational or recreational pursuits. With the help of partners and supporters, we have developed a list of accessibility resources which are available and can be used by persons who are blind or visually impaired or who may have other challenges. Since this list is by no means complete, please let us …
Glaucoma – Know your risks Glaucoma Risk Factors include: Having a family member with glaucoma, being over age 50, being very nearsighted, being African American or Hispanic, using steroid medications, having a history of a high eye pressure, and having a history of eye trauma. CCB/Eye Care Caribbean encourages early detection and treatment of glaucoma by promoting awareness of glaucoma risk factors and providing access to care for individuals at increased risk. To determine your risk for glaucoma, take this simple test.
Cataracts: what do you know? Answer true or false to the following questions: 1. A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. True or False 2. Cataracts develop quickly and painfully. True or False
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