Tag: vision impairment

November 10, 2025 / mohammed looti

Alcohol Myopia: Understanding the Effects of Alcohol

Introduction and Definition of Alcohol Myopia The concept of Alcohol Myopia represents a seminal psychological theory designed to explain the complex and often paradoxical behavioral changes observed following acute alcohol intoxication. Developed primarily by researchers Claude Steele and Robert Josephs in 1990, this model posits that the ingestion of ethanol systematically narrows an individual’s perceptual […]

December 6, 2025 / mohammed looti

Blindness: Understanding Vision Loss and Support

Introduction: Defining Blindness and Psychological Context The designation of “blind patients” encompasses a heterogeneous population characterized by significant visual impairment, ranging from low vision that is correctable to total absence of light perception. From a psychological perspective, this classification necessitates a deep examination of how the absence or diminution of the dominant sensory modality impacts […]