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While good vision is a precious gift that many take for granted, visually-impaired persons are around us everywhere we go. Many people either have permanently impaired vision or eyesight that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or even eye surgery. Most times, the causes of low vision may include hereditary conditions, injuries to the eye, and eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Regardless of the cause, impaired vision has been linked to cause depression, isolated feelings and helplessness.
You may be wondering how you can empower a friend, family member, or people in your community with low vision in effort to boost their esteem and overall well-being. These are a few ways to help them out, they include;
- Introducing low vision aids: some unique optical materials called low vision aids can assist people in using their remaining vision better and performing activities that once impeded participatory possibilities. Examples are computerized text-to-speech devices, customized reading magnifiers, and handheld or mounted telescopes for far objects. An optician’s visit will aid in learning about which aids provide the best benefits. After a visual exam, the practitioner may also suggest non-optical aids such as audio books, large-print books, and large-print items i.e. phones, clocks, cards etc.
- Avail them a helping hand: a number of lifestyle adjustments around the living environment of a visually-impaired person can bring light to their life, improve visibility and reduce the risk of a fall. By doing this, you ensure everywhere in their home is well lit; unneeded clutters are taken out to free up space; phone numbers of important people like doctors, family, transportation, are written on bold-lined papers in large print; stairs are marked with brightly colored eye-catching tapes; and purchase large screened television if possible.
- Tag along for supply shopping: accompanying a person with reduced vision can greatly lift their spirits. Perhaps their vision is not great for driving, an offer could be made by you to take them supply shopping once a week. Create a shopping list before time, and assist them in location stocked items.
Do your best to learn as much as you can about the exact vision issue they have as knowing this will help you foresee and address any challenge that may arise during the period of care.
Also, you can speak with us and get a bespoke health plan that covers optical services for your loved ones.
