Midwest Low Vision

11/13/2025

It seems like AI is everywhere nowadays—and optometry is no exception.

A team of researchers in China has developed VIPTour, an AI-driven system designed to help people with vision loss independently explore and enjoy nature.

Spending time outdoors is tremendous for our health, but people with low vision or blindness often miss out because there aren't assistive tools to facilitate active engagement with the environment. Instead of just avoiding obstacles, VIPTour highlights the most interesting and useful parts of the environment, making the experience safer and more enjoyable. Early testing showed big boosts in memory, confidence, and positive emotions for users. Innovation for good.

Learn more: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250608/AI-transforms-sightseeing-for-visually-impaired-users.aspx

11/05/2025

Did you know that some individuals with low vision may qualify to drive legally in the state of Indiana? Through the use of specialized bioptic telescopic lenses and the assistance of Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation, qualified individuals can regain independence behind the wheel.

Learn more about how this process works in our most recent blog post.

https://midwestlowvision.com/ready-to-drive-again-how-indiana-vocational-rehabilitation-and-your-low-vision-doctor-can-help/

10/28/2025

Interested in learning more about low vision? Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a clinician, our monthly newsletter brings patient stories, practical advice, and our expertise in this field. Subscribe today to receive our updates straight to your inbox!

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10/20/2025

In 2020, an 18-year-old student with ocular albinism came to us hoping to find a way to drive. His vision with glasses measured around 20/80. For close-up vision, he read with some difficulty and often required the zoom function on his phone.

These measurements did not meet Indiana’s driving standards; however, with the use of bioptic glasses, and training through Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation program, our patient reached his goal of getting behind the wheel. Learn more about his story here: https://midwestlowvision.com/more-than-meets-the-eye-living-with-ocular-albinism/

10/19/2025

This birthday girl handles all low vision calls and correspondence. If you call this week, give her a belated birthday wish! Thanks for all you do, Annette!

10/14/2025

Pretty cool!

INDIANAPOLIS — Visually-impaired fans of the Indiana Pacers will soon be able to experience live basketball like never before with a service that will bring the game to life. Starting this season, …

09/22/2025

Happy birthday to our very own Dr. Jarrod Long!

A little about him:

Dr. Long became interested in low vision while still in optometry school. Not only did he enjoy the advanced optics in this specialty, but he saw that the low vision community was often underserved, particularly for the elderly.

After completing his optometry degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and finishing residency training in ocular disease at the Hudson Valley Veterans Hospital in New York, Dr. Long also received comprehensive Low Vision Certification via training at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Since 1997, Dr. Long and his wife Angela Long, O.D., have operated Long Family Eye Care in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Long also runs Midwest Low Vision, a sister business specializing in low vision care.

Dr. Long continues to advance his knowledge in this area, training under renowned Low Vision Diplomat, Richard Shuldiner, O.D., F.A.A.O. Dr. Long is now recognized as one of a select few Fellows in the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists.

If you, a loved one, or a patient of yours struggles with low vision, get in touch with us to today learn more about how low vision treatment may be able to restore functional eyesight and improve quality of life. 812-332-3950 (Toll-Free 877-577-2040)

09/19/2025

Some highlights from Dr. Long's annual IALVS meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend. No, he did not go fishing (as far as we know).

09/15/2025

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