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Sep 24, 2023

Eccentric Viewing for Macular Degeneration:Use your Peripheral Vision

Eccentric Viewing - How to maximize your useable vision when you have loss of central vision or central scotoma from macular degeneration. Video showing you how to find and use your peripheral vision so you can see with more clarity.

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Sep 23, 2023

Decreased Depression With Increased Independence

Along with improved independence, a study published by Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science discovered that participants' moods were improved as well.

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Sep 18, 2023

Large Print Checks and Check Writing Guides For Easy Money Management

Large Print Checks - Macular degeneration aids for managing your finances. Large number calculators and tips for accurate record keeping for those with macular degeneration.

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Sep 16, 2023

Living with Macular Degeneration - Color and Contrast is King

Tips for Living with Macular Degeneration in the Kitchen, the Bathroom, the Closet, etc

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Sep 08, 2023

How does Macular Degeneration Affect One's Driving Ability?

How does macular degeneration affect one's driving ability and when will I know it's time to stop driving are commonly asked questions by those with AMD.

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Sep 02, 2023

Tips for Living with Macular Degeneration by Someone with AMD

Tips for Living with Macular Degeneration - by Peggy Wolfe, author of Vision Loss - Strategies for Living with Hope provides insight into visual aids and tips for low vision.

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Aug 30, 2023

Macular Degeneration and Central Vision Loss

Central vision loss is one of several common symptoms of macular degeneration. When there is a grey, black, blurry or blind spot in the middle of one's vision it is called a central scotoma.

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Aug 23, 2023

Lighted Magnifier - With Better Light the Less Need for Magnification

Lighted Magnifier - Light Up your reading with an illuminated magnifier. A hand held magnifiying glass helps to see labels, prices, ingredients or prescription bottles.

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Aug 22, 2023

Answers To Your Amsler Grid Questions

Answers To Your Amsler Grid Questions

What is an Amsler grid, why do I need one and how do I use it at home to help test my vision?

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Aug 16, 2023

Two Different But Important Eye Exams

Did you know that if you have trouble seeing the things you want to see and doing the things you want to do that there are two very important but very different eye exams? Find out the difference between these two exams and how a low vision eye exam can maximize your vision and your independence.

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