Information on Eyes and Vision
INDEX OF CAUSES OF VISION IMPAIRMENT – CA School for the Blind
This is a great resources for parents, carers, teachers and older children who have vision impairment. Follow the link below to access this resource:...
read moreReport on International Symposium on Usher Syndrome USH2018
International Symposium on Usher Syndrome USH2018 July 19th-21st 2018 in Mainz, Germany Over 250 people from the Usher community joined together for 3 days in Mainz, Germany this month. The first 2 days of the Symposium focused on the latest Usher syndrome...
read moreREMINDER register now so you don’t miss out – UsherKids Australia Connections Conference September 2018
The UsherKids Australia Connections Conference 2018 will provide the Australian Usher community the opportunity to connect with families of children with Usher syndrome, clinicians, researchers and services providers. The program will include an update from the...
read moreOpen access to SPEVI journal 2014-2017 volumes now available for download
Open access to South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment’s journal – a great read for families and professionals We are pleased to advise that the 2014 to 2017 volumes of JSPEVI are available for download from the SPEVI website – see http://www.spevi.net/jspevi/....
read moreGreat activities in latest RNIB magazine to help children with vision impairment to understand facial expressions and body language, create positive social interactions and develop friendships.
This edition has so many activities you can do at home with your children, plus much more information on research findings, what's new in the vision impairment resources and more. If you like it, why not subscribe and keep up-to-date with all things new with RNIB....
read moreGlaucoma Australia report on the effect on eyes when wearing swimming goggles
The final recommendation for children wearing goggles is interesting and relevant. Click on the link below to read more: https://glaucoma.org.au/articles/swimming-goggles-body/...
read moreCan a vitamin product protect kids’ eyes from a tablet’s blue light?
A myth debunked. To read more, click on the link below: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-11/can-a-vitamin-protect-kids-eyes-from-blue-light/9011890...
read moreNew CVI HUB – Perkins Learning
This makes it easier for parents of children with CVI to go straight to relevant information. Click on the link below for more information:...
read moreMy Child and Vision Impairment – Fact Sheet
A great resource for parents with a child with a vision impairment. Click on the link below to read the full fact sheet: My Child and Vision Impairment As a parent, you are your child’s best source of nurturing and learning. While your child may not respond in the...
read moreWhat is CVI? RIDBC’s latest fact sheet
CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT CVI factsheet - prepared by RIDBC Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a visual impairment caused by damage in the visual areas of the brain. A child with CVI will usually have no abnormality of their eyes however their visual responses will...
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