November is National Epilepsy Month. It is a time to bring awareness to this disorder, which affects 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Epilepsy can lead to muscle jerking and altered levels of consciousness. It can also cause ophthalmologic signs. Continue reading below to learn more about this disorder. 
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Being told that you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or low vision can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with these conditions. Of course, you might also be filled with questions.

​Learning as much as possible about your condition can ease fears and help you take an active role in your treatment. 

Anyone who has low vision knows it can interfere with everything from successfully managing activities of daily living to getting around safely.

​Tasks such as self-care, cooking, eating, navigating in your home, and traveling outside of your home can all be quite challenging with low vision. Low vision is considered significant vision loss or impairment that is not corrected fully with medication, contacts, or glasses.
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