Seeing with peripheral vision
People with central vision loss, can learn to use their peripheral vision to navigate, interact with other people, and complete daily living activities. A conscious effort must be made to locate this area and use it as fully as possible.
Consult a low vision therapist
Low vision therapists work with the visually impaired to identify their personal needs, recommend assistive devices to meet these needs, instruct in the use of such devices, and help make the best use of remaining sight.
Make home
adjustments
Increase lighting for tasks; control glare; use magnification; and increase contrast around the home. Over time, people with low vision will likely come up with individual, innovative solutions to reflect their needs.
Protection
from the sun
Those with macular degeneration should wear eye protection each time they go outside, even for a short period of time. Brimmed hats provide additional protection.
Emphasize
other senses
After an initial period of adjustment, most people with low vision are surprised to find out how much information they can obtain from their senses of hearing, touch and even smell.
Comprehensive
dilated eye exams
and treatment
are key to saving your sight
from macular degeneration.