A yellow diamond warning sign shows a large fork sticking into a roadway that fades into the distance.

 

 

Fork in the Road

Vision Rehabilitation Services, LLC

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at American Foundation f/t Blind's Senior Site. See video using Fork in the Road simulators.

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"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."  --Yogi Berra

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DICTIONARY OF EYE TERMINOLOGY

DICTIONARY OF EYE TERMINOLOGY
5th edition

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Where are the "Growing Old is Not For Sissies" posters, cards and magnets?

I no longer carry these items, but may have a few left. Contact me if you're interested.

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Read The Road Not Taken and other thoughts about forks in the road.

 

Low vision simulator# 101. This gnome, Rick, is modeling the low vision simulator. It is a dark green, vinyl welder's goggle that has been modified to simulate central vision loss.

Low vision simulator # 102. This gnome, Mary Nelle, is modeling the low vision simulator. It is a dark green, vinyl welder's goggle that has been modified to simulate central vision loss

#101 Visual acuity 20/400 (6/120)* with large central scotoma

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Simulator modeled by Rick Gnome

#102 Visual acuity 20/200 (6/60)* with small central scotoma

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Gnome model: Mary Nelle

Central Scotomas

Eye diseases that cause central scotomas (blind spots) include age-related macular degeneration (also know as age-related maculopathy, macular degeneration, AMD or ARMD), Stargardt's disease and cone dystrophy. Unlike photographs that show a clear image with a dark spot in the center, these simulators show a visual periphery that is fogged, while the blind spot is white and opaque. Often, fully-sighted users are surprised to discover how easily they can move about in a well lit environment while, at the same time, have a great deal of trouble reading print or recognizing faces.

Did you know...?

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision in the developed world.1

  • Stargardt's disease is a hereditary disorder (autosomal recessive)2 that affects about 25,000 people in the US alone. 3

Pricing

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Visual acuity 20/400 (6/120)* with large central scotoma 101 $33
Visual acuity 20/200 (6/60)* with small central scotoma 102 $33
*Visual acuities are approximate

 

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