Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Quarterly Vision Webinar: Mental Health Living and Thriving
From the Foundation Fighting Blindness: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (EDT) Join us for our Quarterly Vision Webinar on Mental Health, in honor of […]
Two Twins, One Rare Diagnosis, and a Family Holding on to Hope
Article from the Foundation Fighting Blindness Raising two twins with the same rare condition comes with challenges that many people cannot see. Everyday tasks often
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The New Paradigm for Volunteer Work in the Vision Loss Community
by Miss Ruth From the Chronicle, the publication of the New Jersey Council of the Blind, April 2026 I’ve been thinking lately about the way
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Researchers Develop Experimental “Living Eye Drop” for Corneal Wound Repair
From Ophthalmology Times April 9, 2026 Fact checked by: Jordana Joy Key Takeaways Engineered C. mastitidis establishes ocular-surface residence, addressing rapid tear-mediated clearance that limits
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Phase 2 Trial is the ‘First and Only’ to Show Vision Improvement for Stargardt Disease
Article source: EyeWorld.org Nanoscope Therapeutics announced publication of positive results from its Phase 2 trial online in the journal eClinical Medicine ahead of print in The Lancet. The trial,
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Coffee & Catnip: Making My Home into a Cat Café Spa as I Make it Accessible
This article appeared in the October 2025 edition of the New Jersey Council of the Blind’s publication, the Chronicle. by Miss Ruth “When you look
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For JAWS Users: September 2025 Updates
Information curated from Freedom Scientific and introduced by Andy Smith, Technical Specialist and Member of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey:
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Surfers and Divers Face Unique Ocular Risks from UVA and Blue Light Exposure, Potentially Contributing to AMD Development
July 24, 2025 Author: Lynda Charters From Ophthalmology Times Australian researchers have focused their attention on an underrepresented group in ophthalmic research: surfers and divers,
Hi There, I’m Your Neighbor With Vision Loss. Can You See Me?
This article will appear in the Summer 2025 Edition of the New Jersey Council of the Blind’s publication, The Chronicle Governor Phil Murphy is leaving
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Outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy with Sage Advice
‘Rethink How We’re Living Our Lives’ in Closing Letter to the Country “This is my parting prescription for the country I love,” U.S. Surgeon General
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