And while lost vision cannot be restored, many people can learn to make better use of their remaining vision. It's not so much a medical breakthrough as a matter of making small changes to enhance existing visual ability. Many patients with low vision tend to withdraw from social activities, and most think of low vision as a part of aging that they have to accept. But vision rehabilitation can help. So can home modifications, better lighting and the use of contrasting, bright colors.
Small steps can make a big difference in helping low vision patients remain independent.
Week of January 26 Genetic research has followed a very deliberate path up to now. First, researchers looked for tendencies in families. Finally, they have mapped and identified genes that may be related to various diseases. But little is known about how most genes actually work in cells. That's the next step.