Either of the pair of nerves that comprise the second pair of cranial nerves, arise from the ventral part of the diencephalon, supply the retina, and conduct visual stimuli to the brain.

The branch of medicine concerned with eyes and diseases of the eye.

This is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy (MD or DO). Such a physician is licensed to practice medicine and surgery, and specializes in all aspects of eye and vision care. The ophthalmologist uses and prescribes medicine, glasses, contact lenses, and performs surgery.

Of or relating to the eye; resembling an eye in form or function.

The computerized process of identifying patterns of pixels in an electronic file as letters or other parts of language such as punctuation. Most advanced software performing this task can also maintain the format of the original page, if desired, through insertion of various codes in the “Save” or “Save As” process. OCR with any software […]

This term is replacing the old term of Grade 1 or Grade I Braille. Braille consists of both a simple alphabet and punctuation plus several hundred contractions and abbreviations. When a document strictly uses the alphabet and punctuation, it is said to be in non-contracted form.

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Federal law requires that all states establish a definition of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) that each district and school is expected to meet in order to have all students perform at the proficient level in reading and math in 12 years.

In 1965, Abraham Nemeth, a professor of mathematics at the University of Detroit, published a method of writing mathematical equations in braille. The Nemeth Code provides a conceptual framework for the blind to use in transcribing into braille and solving higher mathematical equations and scientific notations. It uses linear format, spatial arrangements and special symbols […]

Unable to see distant objects clearly; seeing distinctly at short distances only.

The mission of the National Braille Association, Inc. is to provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide braille materials to persons who are visually impaired. Members receive a newsletter, participate in regional and national meetings and workshops, and receive opportunities to volunteer as braille transcribers. The NBA also maintains a depository […]