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Scientists Uncover the “Root Cause” Triggering Early Diabetic Blindness #Science #HealthandMedicine #Ophthalmology #DiabetesResearch #BlindnessAwareness #HealthScience
Scientists Uncover the “Root Cause” Triggering Early Diabetic Blindness
A key protein, LRG1, was identified as the early cause of diabetic eye damage, and blocking it may stop the disease before blindness occurs. A research team led by scientists at UCL has identified a crucial...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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28-year-old man wakes up blind after ignoring early warning signs. Read the article here:
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#HealthAlert #BlindnessAwareness #StayInformed
Man, 28, woke up blind after missing key symptoms
Wayne Pugh says he wishes he had known what to look out for
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November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) is real. For many totally blind people, the body's internal clock can't reset daily without light. The sleep cycle constantly shifts, leading to periods of severe insomnia and daytime sleepiness.
#Non24 #BlindnessAwareness #CircadianRhythm #SleepDisorders
Orange background with white text reading "See the future VISION AWARENESS FACT OF THE DAY Protect Your Vision Today." Below the text is a simple white eye icon. At the bottom is the logo for "Wisdom 4 The Blind" with the tagline "Sharing Wisdom for All." Orange image with white text: "FACT OF THE DAY: Most totally blind people have Non-24-hour Sleep-Wake Disorder because sunlight can't set their internal body clock." There's an eye graphic at the top and the "Wisdom 4 The Blind" logo at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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A day of inspiration at #WorldSightDay! 💙

BIT’s Lora Swatko attended the Carroll Center for the Blind event featuring research advances, mental health insights, and a keynote by Miss Teen USA Havah Fleischer.

#AccessibilityInAction #TeamBIT #BlindnessAwareness #Brightside
Two women stand smiling side by side in a wood-paneled room. One has long brown hair, a white sweater, and a green patterned skirt; she holds a bag. The other wears sunglasses, a beige cardigan, and holds a white cane. A bouquet of flowers is on the right. Three women stand close together, smiling indoors. The woman on the left has long blonde hair and wears a bright blue dress. The middle woman has straight, long blonde hair and wears a black top and light pants. The right woman has short blonde hair and wears a beige cardigan and sunglasses.
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Updates that matter - Connecting patients, researchers, and organisations in the Usher community. Sign up today: tinyurl.com/SignUpToUSI

#UsherSyndrome #RareDisease #HearingLoss #RetinitisPigmentosa #BlindnessAwareness #NonProfit #PatientAdvocacy #SpeirGorm #Ireland
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October 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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New research reveals hidden early signs of diabetic blindness, a step forward in early detection and prevention.
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#DiabeticRetinopathy #EyeHealth #BlindnessAwareness #HealthTech #EarlyDetection
Hidden Early Signs of Diabetic Blindness Revealed - Neuroscience News
Scientists have developed a powerful new imaging method that reveals how immune cells in the eye behave long before visible damage occurs in diabetic retinopathy.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The way things are going on #TikTok I think it’s best to start moving some of Nemi’s content away from there. The #servicedog & #blindnessawareness content we do there wasn’t really well received anyway. So that’ll be the first section of videos that we migrate. Along with the cuteness, of course!🐺
September 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Coming up on September 24th is an interesting demo you might not want to miss.

Introducing Glide, the world’s first intelligent guide for the blind and low vision community. Follow the link for more information about the demonstration.

#blindnessawareness

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Glidance Demo Day - Vancouver, Canada
Glidance | Experience Glide for yourself at our Demo Day in Vancouver
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September 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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A new study reveals a shocking side effect of a widely used TB treatment, irreversible blindness. Read what researchers uncovered: thesouthfirst.com/health/study... #HealthNews #TB #BlindnessAwareness
Study exposes common TB treatment causing irreversible blindness
After discontinuing Ethambutol and following patients for an average of 11 months, the overall mean visual acuity improved from severe impairment to moderate impairment.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Stevie Wonder addresses the rumor that he can see
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#StevieWonder #RNBRadar #LoveLightAndSongTour #CardiffConcert #BlindnessAwareness #MusicLegend #CulturalIcon #DisabilityRights #PerceptionAndTruth #SocialMediaImpact #MusicHistory
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Linktr.ee/562AlexD Stevie Wonder addresses the rumor that he can see #StevieWonder #RNBRadar #LoveLightAndSongTour #CardiffConcert #BlindnessAwareness #MusicLegend #CulturalIcon #DisabilityRights #PerceptionAndTruth #SocialMediaImpact #MusicHistory #InspirationalStories #UKTour2025 #PhilosophicalInsights #HumanNature
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July 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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White canes aren’t just for people who are completely blind. Many individuals with different levels of vision loss use them to navigate safely and confidently. It’s all about independence and awareness
#VisionFacts #BlindnessAwareness #VisionMyths
July 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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This National AccessAbility Week, we tackled blindness myths and shared vital truths to raise awareness! Join us as we recap & celebrate what we've learned together. Check it out here: wix.to/SnAzp6a #BlindnessAwareness #MythBusters
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Trivia Truths; Wrapping Up a Week of Busting Blindness Myths
During the past week, AEBC has featured several myth-busting blog articles and social media posts. On May 29, we hosted a virtual event where folks could answer trivia questions about the realities of...
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May 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Let's challenge the myths about blindness in the workplace! Blind and visually impaired individuals can thrive in various jobs and contribute meaningfully. Read more here: wix.to/7UR19im #BlindnessAwareness #EmploymentOpportunities #NAAW2025
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Blindness and Employment: Busting the Myth that Blind People Can’t Work in Most Jobs
For too long, society has underestimated the capabilities of blind and visually impaired individuals in the workforce. A persistent myth suggests that blindness inherently limits a person’s ability to...
wix.to
May 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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👋 Welcome to the Choroideremia Research Foundation!

We fund research, raise awareness, and support those affected by CHM, a rare inherited retinal disease that causes blindness.

Follow for updates, resources & ways to help!

#RareDisease #Choroideremia #BlindnessAwareness #GeneTherapy #CureCHM
May 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses get Enhanced Vision Aid for Blind, Low-Vision Users

#AI #MetaAI #RayBanMeta #Accessibility #SmartGlasses #GAAD #AssistiveTech #LowVision #BlindnessAwareness #InclusiveTech #BeMyEyes

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Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses get Enhanced Vision Aid for Blind, Low-Vision Users - WinBuzzer
Meta enhances its Ray-Ban smart glasses with new AI-powered accessibility features, including more detailed environmental descriptions and an expanded "Call a Volunteer" service with Be My Eyes, significantly...
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May 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Being born with one good eye made sports a challenge, but it never held me back! Discover a member's journey on the ball field and how he found his passion despite the odds. Read more: wix.to/tldktjR
#BlindnessAwareness #Inspiration
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Take Me Onto the Ball Field
By Neven Humphreys Being born with just one good eye, you can imagine how tough it was for me to take part in certain sports when I was young. And the worst had to be baseball. Hey, even if the pitche...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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“In-Sight provides training, support for people adjusting to vision loss”

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#VisionLossSupport #AdjustingToBlindness #LivingWithVisionLoss #BlindnessAwareness #SupportForTheBlind #LowVisionLife
In-Sight provides training, support for people adjusting to vision loss
A 100-year-old organization in Warwick is a lifeline for children and senior citizens alike.
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April 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
medixlife.com

Low Vision? Label Your Home for Independence! 👁️🏠

Struggling with low vision? Labeling home items boosts independence & confidence! Try tactile, visual & audio labels today. #LowVision #Accessibility #Independence #VisionLoss #HomeOrganization #BlindnessAwareness
Easy Home Item Labeling Methods for Low Vision Living
Home item labeling for low vision: Discover easy methods to organize your home with tactile, high-contrast, and large-print labels for improved accessibility.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Check out this inspiring story about a visually impaired teen boxing journey
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#Inspiration #VisuallyImpaired #BlindnessAwareness #TeenAthlete #AdaptiveSports #Motivation #InclusiveSports
Visually impaired teen setting his sights on success in the boxing ring
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
www.cbsnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Check out this article about how the Randolph Girl Scout's Gold Award project highlights the issue of childhood blindness.
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#news #BlindnessAwareness #ChildhoodBlindnessAwareness
Randolph Girl Scout's Gold Award project calls attention to childhood blindness
RANDOLPH TWP. – Katherine Gardner knows all about losing her sight as a youngster – and the 17-year-old now has the vision, so to speak, of helping parents prevent such
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March 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Check out the full episode on blindness in the workplace: youtu.be/FEH8HdT-cnw

#partiallyBlind #blind #blindness #blindnessAwareness #lowvision
Being Blind Is NOT A Disadvantage In The Workplace
YouTube video by Time We Discuss
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March 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Today’s featured pen is a “mosaic” crafted from 2,000-year-old bog oak and teak. This unique piece was created for the Czech charity Bílá Pastelka, which supports individuals with visual impairments.

#HandcraftedPen #BogOak #TeakWood #BíláPastelka #CharitySupport #BlindnessAwareness #CzechCharity
A handcrafted fountain pen showcasing a “mosaic” design made from dark, 2,000-year-old bog oak and rich teak wood. The pen’s sleek barrel combines these ancient and durable materials, resulting in a striking contrast of deep brown and golden hues. This unique writing instrument was created for Bílá pastelka, a Czech charity dedicated to supporting people with visual impairments through services like mobility training, guide dog training, employment opportunities, and computer skills education. The pen symbolizes a blend of history, craftsmanship, and a commitment to aiding those with blindness.
February 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Did you know January is braille literacy month? This year Brown will be celebrating 200 years of its existence. #BlindnessAwareness #Braille #DisabledVoices #Disability.
January 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Check out this post about the study regarding AI and its benefits for Vision Loss

#AIForVisionLoss #VisionLossResearch #AIInHealthcare #TechForGood #InnovationInSight #VisionCare #BlindnessAwareness #AIAndHealth #AccessibleTech #news #ai

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Lighthouse Guild Study Reveals AI’s Transformative Benefits for Individuals with Vision Loss
New York, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking study published in the January edition of Translational Vision Science & Technology, an...
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January 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM