February is Low Vision Awareness Month! According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), 3 million Americans over the age of 40 have low vision and this number is set to increase to 5 million by 2030. Low vision describes a person’s vision in which visual acuity is 20/70 or greater and cannot be corrected with standard reading glasses or improved with surgery.  

If you have low vision, good lighting can make reading, writing, hobbies, and crafts easier and more accessible. Adding bright lighting throughout your house can have a big impact on your daily life and safety by helping you avoid obstacles and tripping hazards. A lamp with adjustable lighting designed for those with low vision can help you see small print and fine details. 

The innovative MULTILIGHT Pro low vision lamp series by SCHWEIZER has been developed with your needs in mind. These adjustable lamps allow you to choose between a soft warm white, bright neutral white, or a cool blue light depending on your activity and time of day.  

Learn more about Low Vision and AMD 

Join us for a live webinar as we discuss the importance of good lighting for those with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision. Learn about AMD, the benefits of lighting and different light temperatures. Don’t miss out on this educational hour as we demonstrate the SCHWEIZER low vision lighting live and answer your questions in real-time. 

Low Vision and AMD: The Importance of Lighting 

Thursday, February 13 at Noon Eastern Time 

ACVREP credits available for those who attend the live webinar. 

Presented by: Joseph McDaniel and Shelly Klure, Vispero 

Special guest: David Hartl, SCHWEIZER 

Interested in the topic but can’t attend the webinar? Register for the webinar and we will send you the link to the archive once it is available.