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#resilience

'I've no peripheral vision at all, but I don't let it stop me from living my life or playing rugby'

Emma Whelan, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, exemplifies determination and resilience, achieving goals despite her vision impairment.

For visually impaired parathletes, sound and touch guide their passions

Athletes with visual impairments face unique challenges in sports, relying on touch, sound, and precise communication to navigate their events.

'I've no peripheral vision at all, but I don't let it stop me from living my life or playing rugby'

Emma Whelan, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, exemplifies determination and resilience, achieving goals despite her vision impairment.

For visually impaired parathletes, sound and touch guide their passions

Athletes with visual impairments face unique challenges in sports, relying on touch, sound, and precise communication to navigate their events.
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#accessibility

Star Trek specs which are helping blind people to see

Innovative glasses enable blind and partially sighted individuals to 'see' through verbal commentary, identifying objects, people, and reading text.

How the Braille Buddies group is helping east Londoners

The RNIB campaign highlights the importance of braille education for empowering individuals with vision impairments.

'There are so many physical and cognitive benefits' - Irish National Stud to invite more people to enjoy the healing power of horses

The sensory gardens in Co Kildare are being enhanced to improve accessibility for individuals with vision impairments, alongside the establishment of a new equine therapies center.

Star Trek specs which are helping blind people to see

Innovative glasses enable blind and partially sighted individuals to 'see' through verbal commentary, identifying objects, people, and reading text.

How the Braille Buddies group is helping east Londoners

The RNIB campaign highlights the importance of braille education for empowering individuals with vision impairments.

'There are so many physical and cognitive benefits' - Irish National Stud to invite more people to enjoy the healing power of horses

The sensory gardens in Co Kildare are being enhanced to improve accessibility for individuals with vision impairments, alongside the establishment of a new equine therapies center.
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#aging

Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds

Addressing vision impairments in older adults could prevent up to 19% of dementia cases.

The rise in eye procedures as we age: Understanding the growing demand for cosmetic treatments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise in demand for eye procedures is driven by functional issues and cosmetic desires, particularly among older individuals.

Treating eyesight issues could prevent one in five dementia cases, study finds

Addressing vision impairments in older adults could prevent up to 19% of dementia cases.

The rise in eye procedures as we age: Understanding the growing demand for cosmetic treatments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise in demand for eye procedures is driven by functional issues and cosmetic desires, particularly among older individuals.
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The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants

Successful collaborations in Paralympic sports often rely on strong, silent connections between athletes and their guides.

How Hearing and Vision Loss Increase the Risk of Dementia

Vision loss in adults over 65 increases dementia risk by 50%, but correcting vision problems can significantly reduce the risk.

'I was 29 when road signs became blurry - within a decade I was completely blind'

The effects of stroke on vision can be serious and progressive.

Glasses Improve Income, Not Just Eyesight

Presbyopia affects billions worldwide, hindering learning and productivity.
Providing free reading glasses can significantly increase income for individuals in developing countries.
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