Midwest Low Vision

04/01/2026

03/26/2026

The emotional toll of "not being blind enough" is real.

Many people start to withdraw. They stop going out, stop asking for help, and avoid services that could actually help them. Some patients tell me they carry a cane or wear a visually disabled button—not because they need it, but because it gives others “permission” to understand their disability.

Our most recent article, "Not Blind Enough": Low Vision and Blindness are a Spectrum," discusses the experience of people in this "gray zone," along with my message, as a low vision doctor, to you.

https://midwestlowvision.com/not-blind-enough-low-vision-and-blindness-are-a-spectrum/

03/26/2026

Big thanks to Claudia Long, Angelia Walls

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

03/24/2026

With Dr. Black's Eye Associates – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 18 months in a row. 🎉

03/19/2026

Did you know Midwest Low Vision also has a YouTube channel?

In addition to his most recent video, "Not Blind Enough. Why Low Vision is More than an Eye Chart," Dr. Jarrod Long shares helpful content on a range of low vision topics, such as low vision eyewear, macular degeneration and other eye diseases, patient success stories, and more.

Check it out, and subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com/.jarrodl8904

03/11/2026

Let me be clear: Low vision isn’t about being legally blind or a number on an eye chart.

It’s about how your vision works in daily life. Missing faces in a crowd, struggling to read a menu, or feeling exhausted just trying to keep up—that’s low vision.

In our most recent article, "Not Blind Enough": Low Vision and Blindness are a Spectrum," we discuss what people really mean when they say they’re “not blind enough,” why blindness is a spectrum, the emotional toll of living in the "gray zone," and why you don’t have to be legally blind to benefit from low vision care.

https://midwestlowvision.com/not-blind-enough-low-vision-and-blindness-are-a-spectrum/

03/03/2026

“Vision rehabilitation is the primary treatment option for patients with irreversible vision impairment and low vision. There is strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of these services. The sooner patients receive low vision rehabilitation services, the more they stand to gain.”
--David J. Ramsey, MD, PhD, MPH

Referral for low vision rehabilitation is uneven, and clinicians may be overlooking eligible patients, according to a study published in Life.“Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of LVR and its growing availability, utilization of LVR in the U.S. remains low,” study author Davi...

03/03/2026

When people say they’re “not blind enough,” they often mean this: You have too much vision to qualify for services, but not enough to function like you used to, or like other people do. Stuck in this "gray zone," others may question your vision. And over time, you may start questioning yourself. The emotional toll of low vision is real, but there is help.

Check out our most recent article to learn more about being "not blind enough" and how low vision care can make a difference.

https://midwestlowvision.com/not-blind-enough-low-vision-and-blindness-are-a-spectrum/

03/03/2026

Our main office in Bloomington, Indiana. We got some new low vision space too!

02/24/2026

If you've been diagnosed with Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, you may find that your experience is very different from someone else's with the condition.

That's because the severity of Fuchs’ can vary from person to person. Some people live their entire lives with only mild Fuchs’ and never need surgery. Others progress to significant corneal swelling that interferes with daily life.

The important point to remember is that this condition exists on a spectrum, and where you fall on that spectrum matters for proper treatment.

If you'd like to learn more about Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, check out our most recent blog post where we talk about everything from causes to symptoms to treatment. https://midwestlowvision.com/what-is-fuchs-corneal-dystrophy/

02/19/2026

When you have low vision, losing the ability to read can be extremely frustrating and disheartening, affecting work, household tasks, hobbies, and just overall quality of life.

Fortunately, there are specialized glasses available that can maximize your remaining vision to make reading possible again. Learn more about the different types of low vision glasses for reading in our guide: https://midwestlowvision.com/low-vision-glasses-for-reading/