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Living With Vision Loss

Losing your vision should not stop you from enjoying life. Explore ways to overcome the challenges you may face and find the support you need every day.

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Common Causes of Vision Loss

By Vanessa Caceres

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Living With One Eye: Coping, Support, and Living Well

By Elizabeth Yuko, PhD

Blind person and friend cross street

What Do Blind People See?

By Maxine Lipner

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Choroideremia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

Woman reading to man with vision loss

Hemianopsia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

A close-up of an older man's eyes.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

Senior man reading a book

Coping With Vision Loss—Tips for Caregivers

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

reading glasses

Presbyopia: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

Legally Blind: Meaning, Eligibility, Causes, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

Braille reading

Norrie Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD