Duke Eye Center Announces Collaboration to Advance Home Safety for Individuals with Low Vision

Led by Diane Whitaker, OD, and Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, MS, MPH, CLVT, this effort focuses on improving home safety, accessibility, and independence for individuals with low vision.

DwellSafe, a healthcare technology company focused on bridging the gap between healthcare and home safety, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Duke University School of Medicine to support this student‑driven initiative. The collaboration integrates clinical expertise, occupational therapy, design principles, and emerging technologies to develop practical, evidence‑based home‑safety solutions.