Low vision is a degenerative ocular disease that causes a loss of vision that is not correctable using prescription glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. In fact, there is no medical cure at all. A person with low vision may find it difficult to accomplish everyday activities such as reading, driving and facial recognition. Although low vision in a not a normal part of the aging process, and loss of eyesight cannot be regained, there are many tools that exist so that you can live well with your remaining eyesight. With that in mind, here are some tips and tools you can use to maximize your remaining vision and live well.
Use Large Print Devices and Magnifying Glasses
Many household items and digital devices come in larger versions. These larger print versions, including books, clocks and other products, can be read more easily when the text is larger, and will be easily purchasable at any store. You can also zoom in on most web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, which will make reading webpages much easier.
Use Talking Devices for the Visually Impaired
Many household items can be purchased in ‘talking versions’ for those who are visually impaired. These include watches, timers and even books in the form of audio books. Make the most of computer and electronic devices, so that everything from typing on the computer to timing dinner in the oven can be accomplished with relative ease.
Compensate With Your Other Senses
It has long been said that your other sense will start to make up for the other when it becomes somewhat unusable. For example, those will low vision can start to rely more on their hearing to make up for their comparable lack of vision, and use the feel of texture to touch their way around environments. By redesigning your home environment to adapt more to your other senses, you will be able to navigate much easier and adapt your home to your lack of coherent vision.
If you follow these tips, living with low vision won’t be nearly as big of a problem, and you will be able to live a normal and sustainable life with minimal assistance. Contact Dr. Ghosheh to set up an appointment learn about how to take care of your eyes the best way possible.