PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Product Announcement: MAGNA-5
Discover the Magna 5 evaluation kit for low vision: a non-invasive way to test 5% magnification, prism and contrast-enhancing filters. Ideal for early-stage macular degeneration and reduced acuity.
Product Announcement: Tint Selection Kits
Chadwick Optical’s new Low Vision and TBI Tint Selection Kits offer a curated range of lens tints to help eye care professionals quickly pinpoint the ideal solution for patients with specialized visual needs.
LIGHTING
How Can I Improve The Lighting in My Home If I Have Low Vision?
Learn how proper lighting improves contrast and reduces glare to help you see better. Discover lamp features and tips to optimize lighting for issues associated with low vision conditions.
Why Is Lighting So Important to Low Vision?
Discover how proper lighting, not just magnification, can help with low vision problems. Learn about lumens, adjustable brightness, and color temperature for optimal eye clarity and comfort.
MAGNIFICATION
How Do I Use a Magnifier and What Is Focal Length?
Learn how to effectively use a magnifier with Chadwick Optical! We explain focal length, diopters, and field of view, and offer tips for optimal magnification. Discover why lens quality and manufacturing precision are essential for accurate magnification.
BINOCULAR VISION
What Is Binocular Vision, and How Are Binocular Vision Disorders Corrected?
Learn about binocular vision, how our eyes work together and what happens when they don't. Explore binocular vision disorders and their treatments.
How Can I Start Seeking Help for My Binocular Vision Dysfunction?
Understand binocular vision dysfunction with Chadwick Optical. Learn about the potential muscle imbalances and inter-eye issues that can hinder comfortable vision and why establishing a stable baseline is the step before vision therapy.
CONVERGENCE INSUFFICIENCY
What is Convergence Insufficiency and How is it Treated?
Understand convergence insufficiency, a common vision problem affecting close-up focus. Learn about its causes, symptoms like headaches and eye strain, and explore treatment options like prism lenses and vision therapy.
LOW VISION
Why Does the Eyecare Industry Struggle With Low Vision?
Explore how low vision care emphasizes improving daily function over curing the underlying condition. Learn why personalized solutions and focusing on functional loss are crucial for effective low vision management.
How Do I Use a Monocular Telescope?
Learn how to use a monocular telescope as a low vision tool. We talk about magnification power, focusing techniques and how these compact devices can aid with distance viewing.
What Are Monocular Telescopes and How Do They Work?
In this video, we explain how monocular telescopes work for conditions like macular degeneration and discuss the crucial trade-off between magnification and field of view.
Do You Need a Prescription For High Powered Readers?
Do you need a prescription for high-powered readers? We discuss the benefits of consulting with a low vision specialist vs. self-experimentation.
PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY
Can Z Blue Lenses Help with My Photosensitive Epilepsy?
Our first episode of “Ask Chadwick” dives into the efficacy of the Z Blue filter in treating photosensitive epilepsy and how it’s an easy, no-risk addition to any treatment plan.
Epilepsy Glasses for Outdoor Seizure Prevention
Feeling trapped indoors by photosensitive epilepsy? Discover how Z Blue glasses can reduce light-triggered seizures outdoors. Learn about their benefits, research-backed results, and tips for safer outdoor experiences.
Creating a Safe Home Environment for Kids with Photosensitive Epilepsy
Discover practical tips and ideas for parents of children with photosensitive epilepsy to help create a safe, seizure-friendly environment at home.
Epilepsy Glasses for Concerts: Enjoy Shows Without the Triggers
Combined with practical strategies like taking visual breaks and staying hydrated, epilepsy glasses can make live events safer and more enjoyable.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)
How Can Tinted Eyewear Help With TBI and Concussion Recovery?
Learn about the potential of tinted eyewear for managing TBI and concussion symptoms with Chadwick Optical. Discover how specific tints can reduce visual input to support brain healing and improve functionality.