Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages.
We're Open!
During this time, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind's on site facility is currently following Miami-Dade County Public Schools and is closed in observance of an abundance of caution. However, our online store is open! We are ready to meet all your low vision needs.
Check out all of our innovative products and place your orders today! Miami Lighthouse will continue bringing vision solutions to you and your families!
Our store
Temp-Talk 6
Talking Infrared Forehead and Ear Thermometer. The Temp-Talk speaks 6 languages(English, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Russian). It also has a color display. Blue for normal and Red for fever.
Miami Lighthouse partners with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to bring the latest information on low vision
World renowned Dr. Eduardo Alfonso welcomes guests to "Living with Low Vision" presentation at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Do you know someone affected by age related eye disease?
Call us at 786-362-7489 for an appointment with our low vision optometrist.
Read about our innovative Florida Blue Project published in the British Journal of Visual Impairment
Orcam Demo Day
Miami Lighthouse and Orcan Day has been postponed until further notice.
Now Available the Orcam Read
Orcam Read is handheld reading device that reads from any printed surface or digital screen. It is the size of a pen and has an amazing OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities- it's fast, accurate and easy to use. Similarly to Orcam My eye, it takes a picture of the text and instantaneously reads it aloud.