A person with AD should have regular eye examinations. Poor vision can contribute to confusion. These exams can also spot or detect other serious diseases such as diabetes. Finding and treating eye disease early can prevent serious diseases from getting worse and leading to blindness.

• Tell the doctor of any medicines the person is taking.
• Tell the doctor if there is a family history of glaucoma.
• Get a yearly eye exam for a person with diabetes.
• Contact your state's Commission for the Blind for information on vision aids for those with low vision.
• Ask for help in finding products ("talking" watches, etc.) and aids that will help the person adjust to low vision.
• Seek out radio stations that have programs of newspaper readings if the person in your care is in the very early stage of AD.