vision disorders

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The eye of Cyclops

Eager to prove herself to her brothers and overcome her challenges with fuzzy vision, Cyclops tries to prove herself by making a bow and arrow for Goddess Girl Artemis.

Reading by the colors

overcoming dyslexia and other reading disabilities through the Irlen method
Explains how the Irlen method can help with overcoming reading-related learning disabilities by eliminating the perceptual dysfunction known as scotopic sensitivity syndrome. Includes color-coded tests.

Sunrise nights

2024
When aspiring photographer Jude and former dancer Florence, who has a degenerative eye disease, meet at their sleepaway camp's closing celebration, called Sunrise Night, they decide to take a chance with one rule--they can't contact each other after the sun has risen.
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Color blindness

"What is color blindness, and how does it affect a person's everyday life? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more as they follow a narrative about what it's like to live with color blindness and what it's like to have a friend who has this condition. Clear and concise text provides relatable examples, and fact boxes add helpful information. In addition, full-color photographs enhance this reading experience, which provides a valuable exercise in developing empathy and understanding different perspectives. The sensitive tone and age-appropriate language make this a valuable resource for young readers"--Provided by the publisher.

Snowboard balancing act

2023
"Eight-grader Bristol loves snowboarding, but her double vision makes doing the tricks challenging, and the Paralympic Committee does not recognize her particular disability so her opportunities for competition are limited--she would love to participate in the PowderX Games, but her parents announce that to do that she must do well on an upcoming exam"--OCLC.

My life with blindness

2021
"Meet Kadence! She loves to bake cookies and hang out with friends. She's also partly blind. Kadence is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Provided by publisher.

The encyclopedia of blindness and vision impairment

2002
Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on all aspects of vision impairment and related topics, including health and social issues, surgery and medications, adaptive aids, education, and helpful organizations.

The pirate of kindergarten

Ginny's eyes play tricks on her, making her see everything double, but when she goes to vision screening at school and discovers that not everyone sees this way, she learns that her double vision can be cured.

Wearing glasses

An introduction to wearing eyeglasses, discussing what they are, how they work, an eye exam, and more.

Everything you need to know about vision disorders

2001
Discusses some of the disorders that may affect a person's vision, their symptoms and treatments, and the importance of visiting an eye doctor.
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