Midwest Low Vision

01/17/2026

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Difficulty seeing at night can be frustrating and unsettling. Many people notice that once the sun goes down, everyday tasks—walking through a parking lot, entering a dim restaurant, or moving around the home—suddenly feel more difficult.

01/14/2026

Winter glare is for real.

The sun sits lower, shining directly into eyes. Snow or ice reflects intense UV rays, causing momentary snow blindness.

While symptoms may be more severe for people with low vision, winter glare is a concern for all.

How to control glare? Consider lenses with amber filters, brown polarized lenses, and anti-reflective coatings.

In our newest blog post, "What Low Vision Aids Help Macular Degeneration?", we discuss glare control, along with many other tips to know before buying any devices or tools to help AMD. Read the article here: https://midwestlowvision.com/what-low-vision-aids-help-for-macular-degeneration/

01/06/2026

New year, new lighting.

January has short days and low natural light. If you're struggling a bit more than usual, consider boosting the lighting in your home during the winter months.

✅ Use task lamps when doing close-up reading, writing, or hobbies.

✅ Choose the right bulbs. For low vision, consider high-quality LEDs in 4000-6000K range.

✅ Reduce glare. Choose diffuse lighting (frosted bulbs, lamp shades) instead of bare bulbs, and avoid lights that shine onto reflective surfaces.

You might be surprised how much good lighting can make a difference!

01/04/2026

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.

Thank you to the clinicians for your confidence in our low vision care. And thank you, to our patients and their families, for trusting us to care for your vision.

Here's to a great 2026 and another year of serving you.

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Midwest Low Vision and Long Family Eye Care. Wishing you a bright, merry, and joyful holiday.

Our office will be closed December 24 (today) - December 26 for the holidays. We will be back in the office on Monday, December 29.

12/23/2025

We are closing at 5pm instead of 7pm tonight, Tuesday, in order to get the holiday with our families started a little earlier. Thank you.

12/23/2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with Fuchs corneal dystrophy this video explains exactly what that means, how serious it can be, whether it will get worse, and what treatments are available. Dr. Jarrod Long breaks down Fuchs endothelial dystrophy in plain language, covering symptoms like morning blur, glare, and fluctuating vision; why the disease occurs; how it’s diagnosed; when surgery such as DMEK or DSEK may be needed; and what recovery typically looks like. You’ll also learn where low vision care fits when vision isn’t fully restored, even after treatment.

12/21/2025

A couple weeks ago we announced the launch of the Macular Health Center, our new, dedicated space focused exclusively on macular wellness, prevention, and early intervention.

Here’s some information about Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for people with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD):

➡ Non-invasive, drug-free, and painless
➡ No injections, no dilation required
➡ Short treatment sessions
➡ Uses three specific wavelengths of light to support cellular function and macular health

Important note: The PBM device used in our office is not FDA-cleared for the treatment of macular degeneration, and its use for macular support in our clinic is considered off-label. PBM is intended as a complementary therapy and is not a replacement for standard-of-care AMD treatments, including AREDS2 supplementation, lifestyle modification, retinal monitoring, or injections when indicated.

If you or someone in your family has dry macular degeneration, we encourage you to schedule a free phone consultation with Chloe, our PBM-trained technician to learn more about whether this therapy may be appropriate. 812-332-5090 Ext: 1

12/19/2025

How is a low vision eye exam different than a standard eye exam?

A standard eye exam focuses on diagnosing and treating eye health conditions. A low vision evaluation, on the other hand, focuses on improving a person's remaining vision. It includes:

➡ Discussion of medical history
➡ Creation of a functional vision “wish list”
➡ Vision and prescription measurements
➡ Demonstration and testing of specialized glasses and devices designed to meet vision goals

If you'd like to learn more about what low vision is and how it is treated, check out our most recent blog post:
https://midwestlowvision.com/what-is-low-vision-exactly/

12/16/2025

Peripheral Vision Loss: Specialized Glasses That Can Help

12/11/2025