Wellness
Tips for living with low vision
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Visual impairment affects people
of all ages and all walks of life.
The American Foundation for
the Blind defines visual impairment,
often referred to as “low vision,” as
any vision problem that is severe
enough to affect an individual’s ability
to carry out the tasks of everyday
living. Millions of people have some
degree of visual impairment that requires
corrective lenses, and some
still struggle even while wearing
glasses or contact lenses.
People with low vision can experience
difficulty performing daily
activities, such as cooking, shopping,
reading, watching television,
and more. Some practical solutions
can help people address changes in
their vision.
Use more light. After about age
60, many people require additional
light to perform most indoor tasks
as well as outdoor activities. After
age 60, the pupil no longer opens as
widely as it once did, which affects
the amount of light that reaches the
retina, where vision processing occurs.
Brighten areas of the kitchen,
garage, crafting table, and other
areas where fine details are examined.
Rely on darker contrasts. Contrasting
colors can make it easier to
see edges and lines of demarcation.
For example, use a dark tablecloth
and white dishes to see table settings
and food more clearly.
Label items. Bold-colored labels
or those of different shapes can help
set items apart when reading containers
or boxes becomes challenging.
Use fi lters and shields. Certain
devices, such as lens filters and
shields, can reduce glare and improve
vision. Individuals also can
invest in shields for their computers
or tablet screens to reduce glare.
Choose “large print” formats.
At local booksellers, seek books that
are available in large print. This
makes it easier to enjoy reading.
Switch bulbs at home. The
eye-care resource All About Vision
suggests swapping fluorescent and
incandescent light bulbs with warmtoned
light-emitting diode bulbs.
These bulbs emit less blue light and
can be more comforting with reduced
glare.
Invest in adaptive devices.
Large-button phones with speed
dial, large-print calendars, watches
that speak the time, and digital home
assistant devices also can help men
and women overcome vision loss.
Low vision impacts daily living,
but there are ways to counter the effects
of impaired vision.
People with low vision can experience diffi culty performing daily activities, such as cooking,
shopping, reading, watching television, and more.