Assisting the Sight Impaired
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
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- Assistive Products for Those with Vision Impairment
- Home Modifications for Persons with Vision Impairments
- Lighting Considerations for Persons with Low Vision
Web Resources:
Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about assisting the sight impaired.
Tips for Coping with Vision Loss
An informative article from All About Vision provides useful information and advice for dealing with age-related vision loss.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The National Eye Institute offers a wealth of information to help patients and their families learn about age-related macular degeneration.
Glaucoma
The Glaucoma Research Foundation provides all sorts of helpful information about glaucoma, including an overview of the disease, risk factors, tests, and other useful facts.
Diabetic Retinopathy
The American Optometric Association outlines detailed information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Self Help for Vision Loss
VisionAware.org is a self-help resource center for vision loss Web site that provides free, practical, hands-on information to enhance quality of life and independence for adults with vision loss, their families and friends, caregivers and related professionals.
Information on Glaucoma
Learn more about Glaucoma at this website.
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