Librarians Need to Read Well, Too.

by Janet
(Indiana)

I lost my left eye to melanoma when I was 35. I learned rather quickly what I could and could not do in spite of my loss. When my doctor saw signs of macular degeneration, I started taking Preservision vitamins, and tried to add more dark vegetablesdark vegetables and fruits to my diet.

I've also found a couple of Ott lights that have been an enormous help in my reading at work and at home.

Thank you for your suggestions.

REPLY

Thanks Linda for telling your story. Ocular melanoma is quite rare and to then find out that your good eye had symptoms of macular degeneration I’m sure has you concerned. Lighting is probably the most important vision aid for those with AMD. As photoreceptor cells degenerate or die, the eyes require more light to see or read clearly. IIn fact the need for more light is one of the common symptoms of AMD. Using lights that have a swing arm or gooseneck allows the light to be directed onto the reading material or project. With better lighting the need for magnification is less, while with poor lighting or dimly lit areas, the need for magnification is greater.

Lights and Macular Degeneration

Kind Regards,

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN