Living with Low Vision

Links to information about living with vision loss and blindness.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Vision loss - social events
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person who loses their sight may avoid socialising and eventually become isolated and lonely. Most social events can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision, but planning and preparation are essential. Sighted people can offer valuable assistance.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Vision loss - recreational activities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Books and magazines are available in audio, large print or Braille. Cards and other games can be adapted. Cooking, craft, gardening, the Internet and other recreations can be adapted for a person who is blind or has impaired vision.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Vision loss - sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision including bike riding, cricket, golf, horse-riding, lawn bowls, tennis and swimming.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Vision loss - safety around the home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss can turn simple tasks around the home into potential hazards. There are many ways to improve general safety in the home.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Vision loss - adapting everyday activities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person with vision loss may find everyday activities such as cooking or banking difficult. Many everyday activities can be adapted to suit a person with vision loss. Adaptations include the use of lighting and contrast, other senses, organisational strategies, adaptive equipment and technology to live safely and independently.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Losing your vision can change your life dramatically. Everyday activities can become difficult or impossible. There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see and on their mobility. Professional help is available.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Guide dogs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Guide dogs enable people who are blind or vision impaired to achieve independence and mobility. The preferred breed for a guide dog is the Labrador. Both the handler and their guide dog require training to successfully work as a team. Never pat, offer food or whistle to a guide dog.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Living with a guide dog
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Living with a guide dog is a rewarding experience for the whole family. Guide dogs are specially bred and trained to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to regain their independence. The handler (and every other family member) is free to interact and play with the guide dog as they would an ordinary pet. The guide dog needs care like any dog, which includes food, water, grooming, visits to the vet and regular exercise.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Vision loss - occupational therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational therapy for children and adults with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to do things. An occupational therapist may suggest practical changes to the home and work environments to help a person live a more independent life. Many organisations provide this service, including Guide Dogs Victoria.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Glaucoma and driving - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You must be able to see properly to drive safely. Drivers with poor peripheral vision in both eyes are more at risk of crashing than drivers with normal peripheral vision.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Progressive visual impairment often affects people as they age. Training is used to help people with low vision maintain travel independence, with new orientation and mobility skills to compensate for reduced visual information. Orientation is the abili...
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Vision loss - Edith's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
Date:   Dec 2003
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