Vision Aids

Questions and Answers

1. What is considered legally blind?

   - I'm 43 years old and have recently gotten glasses. The doctor said I am near-sighted and also have astigmatism. My vision is 20/50, 20/50. What does this mean and what is considered legally blind? Thank you, Teres
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2. Will herbs help recover vision lost from glaucoma?

   - My father has glaucoma and had lost vision totally in one eye. He is taking herbal tabs called "Senior Eye Vision" from Puritan's Pride. What exactly will this tablet do? Will his vision improve in the eye that he has?
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3. What are the best type of sunglasses for someone with impaired vision?

   - I've read that it's important for my parent, who has macular degeneration, to protect her eyes from sunlight. She wears a brimmed hat when she gardens, but her doctor says to wear sunglasses, too, whenever she goes out. What do I need to know to help her choose the best sunglasses?
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4. Should Dad learn braille?

   - Should a vision-impaired senior learn braille? Resources for learning braille, and other options for accessing books and printed material.
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5. Does Medicare Cover Vision Care?

   - Does Medicare cover eyeglasses, lenses, or any other vision care?
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Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. Help Older Adults Identify Aids to Deal With Low Vision

   Article - Modern aids make low vision far less troublesome than you might expect. Here's how to find the tools needed to cope with limited vision.

2. What Is Macular Degeneration?

   Article - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries, with about 2.5 million new cases in the United States each year. If the person you're caring for has been diagnosed with AMD, it means that the area of his eye that provides central vision is beginning to deteriorate...

3. Vision-Impaired Can Enjoy Walking and Reading With New Tools

   Blog Post - Seniors with low vision can keep reading and walking thanks to new low vision aids out this summer.