Accessibility & Technology

Get the inside scoop on today’s game-changing accessibility and technology for vision.

Savvy senior woman happily using smartphone.

Your Smartphone is a Comprehensive Low Vision Device

Living with vision loss, like living in a pandemic, ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Image shows white wired ear buds on bright purple background.

Apple News+ Audio

If you like having the news read to you, ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Older couple, with laptop, on phone with accessibility support.

Accessibility Support Phone Lines You Should Know

With a welcomed emphasis on accessibility and inclusion, numerous ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Alexa app screen showing list of featured and new books.

Alexa, Read My Book

While researching Amazon’s Accessibility, we discovered just how desirable it ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Image shows woman training older adult in use of smartphone.

Talk to Low Vision Patients About Smart Devices

In early 2020 I was invited to write an ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Image of woman working from home on accessible technologies.

Elevating Accessibility Awareness Everyday

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is recognized on the ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Image of Vincent Van Gogh’s painting Starry Night

Accessing The Arts In Place

Unlike most of the world, the Internet was well ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Vector illustration of Adult anonymous pixel face

Protecting Your Privacy Online

Privacy is a topic of increasing concern lately, to ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
Senior man talking using smartphone voice assistant outdoors.

How Ai Compensates Vision Loss

To appreciate the role artificial intelligence (Ai) is playing in ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS

Electronic Glasses Price Update

We are updating our recap on electronic glasses, because ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS
How to Use Accessibility on iPhone

10 Things To Know About iPhone Accessibility For Vision

The iPhone is quite possibly the most adopted device ever, ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS

Are You A Dictator?

There is something magical about dictation. Spoken words are ...

For comments, questions or feedback, email us, or connect on Facebook or Twitter. We would love to hear from you!

About the Author: Dorrie Rush

Dorrie Rush is the Chief Content Officer and Visual Accessibility Expert at Ophthalmic Edge Patients (OE Patients), an online resource, presented by the Association for Macular Diseases, providing practical information and empowering advice for living a full and successful life with vision loss.

She is the former Director of the Grunwald Technology Center and Information Resource Service at Lighthouse International 2001 to 2016. Dorrie is known to have an eccentric view, which is particularly useful in compensating for her central vision loss from Stargardt Disease.

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS

STAY POSTED

SUBSCRIBE TO TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH VISION LOSS

Copyright © 2020 Ophthalmic Edge LLC. All Rights Reserved. | Website by Kairos Design