Vision loss amongst adults 65 years and older has increased and this disability rates as one of the top ten disabilities people suffer from in the world. Vision loss impacts a person’s ability to look after themselves, read, write, or in general just to do life.

O verão chegou oficialmente. Mais de 90% da população mundial vive no hemisfério norte, o que significa mais pessoas a divertirem-se ao sol. No entanto, participar em actividades alegres ao ar livre e passar demasiado tempo ao sol pode ser prejudicial para os seus olhos. Hoje, vamos concentrar-nos na saúde dos olhos no verão.

Socialization is defined as the process by which individuals learn knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and behaviors, which allows individuals to participate as members of the society they live in. This article will highlight the benefits of socialization for visual impairments, with some suggestions on how to promote socialization for visually impaired or legally blind people.