Book Recommendations for the blind.

 Personally, reading is one of my most favorite things to do, and being able to relate to a character is a joy like no other. Here I have complied a list of books that those who can't see can read an relate to, or those who are trying to understand visual impairment better can refer to. Even if you are just looking for books to read, these are...
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Basics of Eye Health - Tips for Maintaining a Good Eyesight

Our eyes prove to be of great significance when it comes to us being able to navigate the world around us. Here are a few tips to maintain the health of our eyes so they can help us see for years to come. Regular appointments with an eye health professional can work as a precautionary measure, they could help one catch a potential disease early whi...
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Causes of Vision Impairment

The impairment of vision affects a considerable dimension of our world population. According to the WHO 285 million people are visually impaired and 39 million are blind. To understand visual impairment better, it could help to take a look at the various causes behind it. The elementary ones being: 1. Uncorrected Refractive Errors Refractive error ...
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Meeting somebody who is visually impaired: things to keep in mind

Before we begin, I feel it's crucial for me to point out that people who are visually impaired are still people and their condition is just a part of who they are, the key word here is 'person' not 'blind'. So you do not need to modify your behavior much and should not treat them very differently than you would any other person. Now, when meeting s...
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