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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

Article 40 of the draft bill on social security funding for 2022 seeks to delegate the prescribing of corrective lenses to orthoptists. The France Macula Federation and the French Retinal Society are concerned about this measure, which could put the visual health of the French people at risk. Read more

Do you want to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist? Do you find it difficult to make an appointment? Are the delays long? Read more

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a retinal condition that affects more than 200 million people worldwide, including one million in France. AMD affects older people in different ways depending on whether it presents in the wet or dry form. Read more

Today, specialists are unanimous in their verdict: diet plays an essential role in maintaining our visual health, especially when it comes to diabetic macular edema or AMD. Read more

Getting around is one of the most essential everyday issues for people affected by sight loss. Finding one’s way around safely represents a major challenge in daily life. Aira has come up with a new high-tech solution that’s very promising. Read more

AMD is the primary cause of visual disability in people aged over 50. The disease affects 8% of the population in France, a rate which increases sharply with age. Given that life expectancy is expanding, incidence of AMD should continue to rise, which makes research into treatment even more vital. Read more

Behind the acronym ‘MOF’ there lies one of the most prestigious titles in the world of craftsmanship: the Meilleur Ouvrier de France or Best Craftsman of France. While the awarding of this distinction for carpenters, florists or pastry chefs is more widely acknowledged, the MOF eyeglass makers are less well known. Here we take a look at this unique trade. Read more

The first games-based ophthalmological telemonitoring app, OdySight, enables remote monitoring of patients affected by chronic retinal diseases. In 2022 it became the first telemedicine app to be reimbursed under the state social security system in France. Read more

The result of more than two years of collaboration between the French Regional Technical Center for Visual Disability (CTRDV) and the studio typographies.fr, Luciole (meaning firefly), is a real revolution for people with sight difficulties. This typeface offers optimal readability for all those affected by forms of visual impairment. Read more

When one is visually impaired, technical aids can represent a sizeable expense. In France, there are various types of financial support available, which facilitate the purchase of low-vision aids that are indispensable to daily life. Read more

A mobile game with a medical purpose, OdySight assists patients affected by chronic retinal diseases, offering them a unique connection with an eye doctor. This is the first game-based ophthalmological telemonitoring app. Read more

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease resulting from diabetes. A recent British study pointed to a link between these retinal anomalies and eating disorders. Read more

An eye disease that affects a large number of elderly people across the world, AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, affects the ability to see, sometimes even resulting in total blindness. Costs for those affected by this ocular condition are partially reimbursed by the French social security system and can also be covered under health insurance plans from mutual insurance groups. Read more

For many years now, Light Vision has been investing its time, expertise and financial resources into the development of innovative equipment for people afflicted by diseases that affect their central vision (AMD, Stargardt disease, diabetic macular edema…). The company has come up with unique electronic glasses that transform the everyday lives of numerous patients. Read more

A retinal condition that alters central vision in over 50s, age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the primary cause of visual impairment in older people in Western countries. While the dry form of AMD cannot be treated, today there exist several treatments for wet AMD. Read more