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Identity fraud is a crime that is punishable by one year of imprisonment and a €15,000 fine. Last April, the mother of a family was convicted for having spent three years fraudulently claiming to be a qualified medical doctor. Here we look back at this high-risk scam. Read more

Since its creation, the Valentin Haüy Association has supported and assisted blind and partially-sighted persons. With a presence all over France, the association helps people affected by visual disabilities to gain greater autonomy and to overcome isolation in their daily lives. Read more

A rare, genetic condition, Stargardt disease affects one in 20,000 people. An incapacitating disease, it causes a progressive alteration in central vision, sometimes before the age of 20, resulting in vision difficulties in both eyes. Read more

An ISPOS/SNOF study from February 2022, based on 2,000 people aged over 16, looked into the visual health of people in France and explored their opinions on the current eye care system. Read more

An application developed by Microsoft to help the blind and partially-sighted to “see better”, Seeing AI is now available in many different languages, to facilitate social inclusion across the world. Read more

A round retinal break in the macula, the macular hole causes a significant loss in visual acuity, which can be disabling in everyday life. Discover the causes and consequences of this eye condition. Read more

You’ve heard your eye doctor talk about intravitreal injections, but you’re not sure exactly what they entail? Discover all there is to know about this treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME). Read more

AMD, or Age-related Macular Degeneration, affects more than 200 million people worldwide, including more than 1 million in France. It is now the leading cause of blindness in the over-fifties in Western countries. Read more

The 19th century saw the flourishing of the first clinics dedicated to ophthalmology, all across Europe. Some of them, still standing today, are real architectural gems that have conserved much of their original beauty. Read more

In France, education is obligatory for children from the age of three until the age of sixteen. This concerns all children, including those who are affected by disability. Disabled children can, however, request specific arrangements, notably when it comes to the schooling of visually impaired children. Read more

Numerous studies have shown the important impact of diet on eye health, as well as on managing diabetes and diabetic macular edema. Eating a varied and balanced diet helps to protect the eyes, and slow the progression of certain eye conditions. Read more

While no ophthalmologist was elected in the May 2022 French presidential elections, over the years and across the world, there have been instances of eye doctors who have made it to the highest ranks of power. Read more

Welcomed as revolutionary a few years back, augmented reality has, however, known some ups and downs in terms of its application in the medical world. It’s considered one of the most promising types of digital technology, especially in the area of assistance to people affected by visual impairment. Here’s an overview of innovations under development in the sector. Read more

A new bionic reading tool, the application Bionic Reading has met with huge success on the web. This new API tool offers a revolutionary method that transforms reading habits and the way users consume content. Read more

Cooking is an everyday task that may seem simple, but it easily becomes complicated when one is affected by disability. From chopping vegetables to cooking meat, sight guides us in all of our movements. Learning to cook safely when one suffers from visual impairment is, however, possible when one follows the right advice and appropriate tips. Read more

While there is currently no curative treatment for AMD, various devices exist that can facilitate vision in daily life.
With some training, these precious pieces of equipment can quickly become indispensable for everyday tasks. Read more

To provide an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment pathway that’s adapted to each type of eye disease, eye doctors can choose to prescribe ocular imaging examinations. These examinations are offered in addition to standard visual acuity tests. Read more

Recent studies have revealed that Europeans aged over 55 are more and more active in their daily lives. On average, they dedicate six hours per day to leisure activities that are diverse and varied. Read more

Over one million older people in France currently have to live with AMD and its impact on everyday tasks. Despite the discomfort and vision difficulties involved, several solutions exist to assist those affected and improve their sight. Read more

Age-related macular degeneration afflicts more than one million people in France. This condition, which has a chronic progression and affects people over fifty years, could find its origin in the ARMS2 gene, according to the Eye-Risk consortium. Read more