Back to Back Issues Page
Super Size Your Clocks
December 29, 2018
Hello

Super Size Your Clocks

Macular degeneration affects vision in several different ways. Blurred vision and loss of central vision are the two most common problems. Everyone experiences different degrees of vision loss. Some may be at the beginning stages with just some blurriness and a need for more light while others with more advanced macular degeneration have large scotomas (a grey or dark spot right in the middle of their vision).

However, no matter what stage you have, there is still some usable vision. The main purpose of visual aids for macular degeneration is to help maximize that usable vision. The most well known low vision aids are magnifiers. But did you know that instead of trying to magnify everything, that getting something with larger numbers or buttons is another option?

For example, perhaps you have a hard time seeing the numbers on your bedside clock. By simply getting a clock that uses large numbers and contrasting colors you can see the time so much easier. You may not even be aware of all the things that one can get that are "supersized," inexpensive and yet so helpful.

My father-in-law found that these large number clocks have made it so much easier for him to tell the time during the day or in the middle of the night. Find out how to make your life or your loved ones a little bit easier:

Easy to See Large Number Clocks

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN

Better Health for Better Vision

www.WebRN-MacularDegeneration.com

Back to Back Issues Page