VisionAWARE Self-Help for Vision Loss

Welcome to VisionAWARE, a "Self-Help for Vision Loss" web site that provides free, practical, hands-on information to enhance quality of life and independence for adults with vision loss, their families and friends, caregivers, and related professionals.

Employment and Career Advice for Young Adults Who are Blind or Have Low Vision


John Zamora Discover real-life tips and resources for starting a career from John Zamora, M.S., CDMS, an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. John speaks directly to the special concerns of those who are blind or have low vision with tips for


Accessiblity Tips: Using the VisionAWARE Web Site

Find tips and detailed instructions for using our site if you are blind or have low vision:


For United States Veterans Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Learn more about legislation, services, and recreational opportunities especially for Veterans who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled:

New State and Local Vision Rehabilitation Resources


Explore our expanded state and local vision rehabilitation resources to find services in your area, including

  • Government and state rehabilitation services
  • Local vision rehabilitation agencies
  • Low vision services
  • Specialty resources


Cataracts and Cataract Surgery


Tina D. Turner, M.D. Read All About Cataracts in language you can understand from Tina D. Turner, M.D. Learn more about


Interviews with People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision


Tom McCarville, living with vision loss, with two of his tomatoesMy Story: Living with Glaucoma tells the story of Tom, a photographer and lighting engineer who was running his own successful media business. Life changed when Tom visited his eye doctor to purchase a new pair of eyeglass frames. He was given the news that he had permanently lost 20% of his peripheral vision through glaucoma. Read more …

This Week’s Hint:

Use egg cartons or plastic ice cube trays to organize jewelry and accessories. Find more practical hints in Labeling and Marking.

betsy – April 11, 2007 – 20:28