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One
of the most important functions a family member or friend can perform
when assisting someone with vision loss is to help that person
identify the problem and seek help. Unfortunately, many adults are
reluctant to talk about their health concerns—vision problems,
especially.
So
it may fall on you to observe recent changes in behavior.
Some Observable Signs that Your Loved One is Experiencing Vision Loss
Has he or she begun to:
- Bump into things?
- Move hesitantly or walk close to the wall?
- Grope
for objects or touch them in an uncertain way?
- Squint
or tilt the head to see?
- Request
more or different lighting?
- Hold
books or other reading matter close to the face?
- Drop
food or silverware when eating?
- Have
trouble making out faces, the lettering on signs, etc.?
- Not
notice stains on clothing or wear mismatched clothes?
- Act
visually disoriented or confused in a familiar place?
- Trip
on area rugs?
Has
he or she been saying things like:
- I
see halos or rings around lights?
- I
have migraine headaches that give me blurry vision?
- I
can't see anything at night?
- There
are spots in front of my eyes?
- My
eyes hurt?
- I
keep seeing flashes of light?
- I
sometimes see double?
- Everything
looks distorted?
- I
need more light?
If you notice these or other similar behaviors more and more
frequently, it's time to have a talk with your loved one and encourage him or her to get an eye exam as soon as possible.
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