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Exhibiting
several, or all, of the following behaviors may be indicative of
vision loss. Be sure to check with a doctor or eye care professional
if you or a loved one shows any of these signs.
Moving
Around
- Constantly
bumping into objects
- Having
difficulty walking on irregular or bumpy surfaces
- Stepping
hesitantly
- Going
up and down stairs slowly and cautiously
- Shuffling
feet
- Brushing
against walls while walking
- Missing
objects by under-reaching or over-reaching
Everyday
Activities
- Discontinuing or doing certain activities differently such as reading, watching television, driving, walking, or engaging in hobbies
- Squinting
or tilting the head to the side to focus on an object
- Having
difficulty identifying faces or objects
- Having
trouble locating personal objects even in a familiar environment
- Reaching
out for objects in an uncertain manner
- Experiencing
trouble identifying colors
- Selecting
clothing in unusual combinations of colors or patterns
Eating
and Drinking
- Having
problems getting food onto a fork
- Having
difficulty cutting food or serving from a serving dish
- Spilling
food off the plate while eating
- Pouring
liquids over the top of a cup or drinking glass
- Knocking
over glasses while reaching across the table for another item
Reading
and Writing
- Ceasing
to read mail, newspapers, or books
- Holding
reading material very close to the face or at an angle
- Writing
less clearly and having trouble writing on a line
- Finding
lighting that was previously sufficient inadequate for reading and
other activities
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Understanding my diagnosis helped me take control of my vision loss.
