Resources for those with autoimmune eye diseases and/or vision loss
Autoimmune conditions are an underrepresented and understudied cause of vision loss and blindness. With over 80 different autoimmune conditions, there is little data correlating all the potential impacts on your vision. A number of autoimmune diseases exist in which the eye or various parts of the eye may be attacked by the persons own white blood cells. The mainstay of treatment is therapy to suppress an overly aggressive immune system, which will likely increase the risk for infection. Click on the button below to learn more about autoimmune eye conditions.
Peer Support
Vision loss can be devastating & life-changing. Connect with peers who share similar experiences. Learn ways to cope with vision loss to ease fear & emotional turmoil. We offer online support groups in the near future.
Advocacy
Vision loss can be challenging to describe & even more difficult for others to understand. Learn skills to advocate for yourself with health-care providers and the community. Additionally, we advocate at the local, state, & national level to improve accessibility.
Resources
We collaborate with other blind and vision loss organizations to help better serve your needs. Whether you need orientation & mobility training, braille courses, or physical resources, we will help connect you to the right services & resources.
Provider Disability & Compassion Training
Giving the diagnosis of significant vision loss or eventual blindness to a patient can be challenging & may lead to despair or the patient. Improve your physician-patient relationships & learn how to approach these situations with empathy & resources.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To empower those with vision loss to thrive by leveraging community resources, advocacy, & peer support.
Vision
To be the most comprehensive resource to enhance everyday life for those living with vision loss.
Get Involved
Show your support by training to become a peer-support group leader, become a volunteer, or shop our store.
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
— Helen Keller
