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  • Better Vision Can Mean Clearer Thinking in Elderly

    Can you get brain fog from not wearing your glasses or from delaying cataract surgery? A study of elderly Chinese suggests that not seeing clearly can lead to lower cognitive function levels. Cognitive function is the ability to perceive, understand and remember ideas. A low cognitive function score can mean a reduced ability to make good decisions and…

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  • iPhone App for the Visually Impaired

    The US Bureau of Engraving and Printing has developed EyeNote™ a free, new iPhone app to aid the visually impaired or blind in identifying US paper currency. Essentially, the app is designed to allow the user to hold the bill in one hand and the iPhone in the other while scanning the paper currency. After a few seconds…

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