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The equipment of the low-vision specialist optician from A to Z

Discover the essential equipment for opticians specializing in low vision: visual aids, specific assessments, glasses for AMD, and more.

11/8/2024
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Opticians: why develop your expertise in low vision?

With the aging of the population and the progression of diseases such as AMD, the demand for solutions adapted to low vision is increasing significantly. This evolution of the market requires opticians to develop their technical skills in this field, in order to better meet the needs and expectations of visually impaired people. By specializing, they can not only offer quality service, but also strengthen their professional position and access new economic and technological opportunities.

10/25/2024
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A look back at the Silmo d'Or 2024: Innovations and trends in low vision

The Silmo d'Or 2024 has once again established itself this year as an essential event for optical professionals, by highlighting the latest advances in the sector.

10/21/2024
A man walking with a white cane toward a building.

Support structures for the visually impaired and blind

To be accompanied when one is visually impaired or blind is above all to maintain or regain one's autonomy. Visual impairment changes daily life: travel, access to education, professional life... every gesture can become a challenge. Without appropriate help, the risk of isolation increases. However, the right support can make all the difference. Home help, digital tools, rehabilitation services... With these solutions, every effort is made to make life easier.

11/6/2024
A young woman with poor eyesight moving at home, using landmarks

Visual disability and home life, what should we do?

Ensuring the safety and comfort of a home is natural for us in order to improve our quality of life and our well-being. While this is obvious, the challenge is even greater for people with a visual disability who wish to maintain full autonomy at home. An unsuitable home environment can quickly turn into a real daily quagmire for people with poor eyesight, hindering their independence and increasing the risk of injury. Inadequate lighting, poor visual cues, or cluttered spaces, for example, can complicate travel and daily activities.

10/16/2024