Omega-3s? Don't dump 'em!

Source: Washington Examiner

Toss your omega-3 capsules? Don't even think about it! True, a new -- and somewhat flawed -- report is raising doubts about the heart-protecting power of fish oil. But don't let misleading headlines like "Fish Oil Fails a Test" an ...
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More options for those suffering from vision loss

Source: Today Online

I REFER to the letter "Reading made possible for the blind" (May 23) about a woman adapting to vision loss by using assistive technology to "read" her books. As an optometrist specialising in low vision rehabilitation, I can vouch for the ...
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Carle will close low-vision clinic on Mattis

Source: The News-Gazette

News-Gazette.com embraces discussion of both community and world issues. We welcome you to contribute your ideas, opinions and comments, but we ask that you avoid personal attacks, vulgarity and hate speech. We ...
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Senior & Low Vision Expo May 30 in Moline

Source: Quad-Cities Online

Press release submitted by Roberta Garrison. The Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living will sponsor a Senior ...
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Offbeat tax saving avenues for the Indian tax payer

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What Is Albinism? What Causes Albinism

Source: Medical News Today

Editor's Choice Main Category: Eye Health / Blindness Also Included In: Dermatology Article Date: 25 May 2012 - 0:00 PDT Albinism is a genetic condition also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis. It is characterized by a deficit ...
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Apps ease access to visual concepts, texting for the blind

Source: Canada.com

Many aspects of mathematics are highly visual, so the blind and low-vision individuals can have a harder time grasping concepts such a parabolas or X-Y planes. According to CNET.com, a new app could make a cons ...
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New experience for visually challenged students

Source: IBN Live

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rocket was something different for Dilip K, a visually challenged Class VIII student from Kasargod, until he got a chance to touch its model during a visit to Kerala State Science and Technol ...
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International Conference for Professional Services for Persons who are Blind and Visually Impaired Tackle Eye Health, Technology, Education, Access, Mobility and More

Source: Emediawire.com

As we enter the next decade of digital living, the question becomes how do we, as professionals and advocates, provide more access, real-time education, quality tools and good paying jobs for others who are interdependent? ...
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