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Top 5 Most Common Eye Disorders
We wrote this blog to provide an informed perspective of the most common eye disorders that some individuals are faced with in their day-to-day life. In future blogs, we will dive deep into the specific details regarding these disorders. Cataracts You can develop cataracts at any age, but it is more common as you get…
Read MoreWhy is Blinking Important?
Have you ever entered a staring competition? If so, you may notice that your eyes seem dry and strained after. During the times we are not challenging our friends to staring competitions, we blink roughly 15-20 times per minute. That equates to almost 10% of our day is dedicated to blinking. Keeping Your Eyes Moisturized…
Read More20-20-20 Rule: The Computer Vision Syndrome
If you work with a computer for more than seven hours each day, take a 20-second break right now, look at an object that is 20 feet away, and start reading. The 20-20-20 rule is defined as a 20-second break to look at something 20-feet away every 20-minutes. Symptoms and Causes According to the American…
Read MoreProper Labeling Can Be a Lifesaver for the Visually Impaired
With all the chemicals and substances present in a typical household, accidental exposures and ingestions can happen to anyone – but the risk of injury to those with a visual impairment is heightened. Medicines and household cleaners, if improperly labeled, can cause major problems for anyone, but just imagine how much easier it is to…
Read MoreStay Up-to-Date on Upstate, NY with Reading Services for the Blind
When you are blind or otherwise visually impaired, reading – an activity most people take for granted – can be difficult. You still want to enjoy your favorite newspaper, magazine or book, but access to that kind of material is not always easy. But did you know that with CABVI and WCNY Classic FM, you…
Read MoreEight Different Ways CABVI Provides Visual Services for People in Utica, NY
If you or your loved one are blind or visually impaired, you know how important it is to have the support you need to live as independently as possible. You may already know about CABVI, which is a not-for-profit agency serving people who are blind or visually impaired, from newborns to the elderly, usually free…
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