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| What is low vision? |
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| Low vision means that even with regular
glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or eye surgery, people still have
difficulty seeing. Everyday tasks, such as reading, shopping, cooking,
watching the TV, and writing can seem challenging.
Millions of Americans lose some of their vision every year. Irreversible vision loss is
most common among people over the age of 65. |
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| Signs that can signal vision
loss |
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| Are you or someone close to
you having trouble |
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recognizing faces of friends
and relatives
doing things
that require seeing well up close, such as reading, cooking, sewing, or fixing things
around the house
taking
medication
picking out and
matching the color of clothes
doing things at
work or home because lights seem dimmer than they used to
reading street
and bus signs or the names of stores
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| Vision changes like these could be early
warning signs of eye disease. The earlier the problem is diagnosed, the better the chance
of getting successful treatment and keeping the remaining vision. It is important to
visit an eye care professional regularly. This way, he or she can diagnose any vision
problems early. |
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| Is losing vision just part
of getting older? |
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| No. Though some vision changes do occur as
people get older, these changes do not necessarily lead to low vision. The following
causes are a few that lead to low vision: |
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| An eye care professional can tell the
difference between normal changes in the aging eye and those caused by eye disease. |
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| What can you do if you or
someone you know has low vision? |
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| Many people with low vision are
asking for help and looking for information. They want to learn about devices
and services that can help them keep their independence, despite their vision loss.
But not everyone is aware of vision rehabilitation services and how the
visually impaired can benefit from these services.
If an eye care professional says that nothing more can be done for your vision
and you are having trouble with daily living activities, ask about
vision rehabilitation. These services can help you.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call
us. We can help.
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