Maureen Cook - Articles

How Computer Aids Can Help You With Low Vision

Computer aids come in many shapes and sizes. They range from decidedly low-tech devices to high-tech software programs which enable low vision sufferers to do the same computer tasks as normal-sighted people. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 28/08/2006 | Health

Your Child and Computer Vision Syndrome

It's ironic, isn't it, that as a parent you know, without good vision, your child can be severely disadvantaged educationally, but the very thing you imagine will help them to learn can damage your child's eyes? Read

By: Maureen Cook | 28/08/2006 | Health

Optical Aids to Help You Cope with Low Vision

Low vision aids come in all shapes and sizes and serve a multitude of different purposes. A one-size-fits-all approach just won't do when it comes to choosing these devices, especially when you consider that a very wide range of eye problems can cause low vision. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 24/08/2006 | Health

For Safe Sport Practice Sound Vision Care

Everyone who takes part in sport should be aware of the potential danger to their eyes. Much care is usually taken over selecting the correct kit or equipment for their particular sport, but vision care, perhaps, doesn't always get the priority it deserves. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 11/08/2006 | Sports & Fitness

Driving with Low Vision

The question of driving with low vision has recently become a very contentious issue. Many people argue that, since the 9/11 Commission Report of 2004 mandated the Secretary of Homeland Security to "issue standards for drivers' licenses", a golden opportunity had presented itself for introducing uniformity and equity into licencing standards. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 06/08/2006 | Health

Computer Glasses for Computer Vision Syndrome Sufferers

...getting computer glasses can transform the office environment for millions of workers at their workstations. As the glasses correct the intermediate zone of your vision, which is the typical distance (20-24") from your eye to the computer monitor screen, they enable the eye muscles to move from keyboard to monitor and back more easily. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 02/08/2006 | Non-Fiction

Vision Care and Safe Driving

As a minimum legal requirement to ensure safe driving, drivers should display visual acuity of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses. Restrictions generally apply to those with acuity between 20/41 and 20/70, limiting them to driving in daylight hours only. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 31/07/2006 | Non-Fiction

Coping With Low Vision

Low Vision is a condition which is not remediable by using traditional corrective methods such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. There are a myriad of causes which give rise to Low Vision, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, head trauma and stroke. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 28/07/2006 | Non-Fiction

Computer Vision Syndrome: Minimizing Computer Eyestrain

Computer eyestrain is just one symptom of computer vision syndrome which the American Optometric Association defines as "the complex of eye and vision problems related to near work which are experienced during or related to computer use". Read

By: Maureen Cook | 26/07/2006 | Non-Fiction

Vision Care Alert for Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause long-term damage to your eyes. Protect your eye-sight by wearing the correct sunglasses, and by eating an antioxidant-rich diet. Read

By: Maureen Cook | 25/07/2006 | Health