There are many adjustments to make in your every day living with macular degeneration. Some are easy and simple, some are more difficult and other adjustments involve relationships and how we communicate with others.
Contrast is King
As your macular degeneration progresses it becomes more difficult to see or notice objects when there isn't as much contrast - such as a black pen on a black granite counter top, but ...put that black pen on a white counter top it can be seen quite easily.
Provide contrast to all areas of your home such as:
√ Use white plates on a dark tablecloth
√ Use dark colored face plates on your electrical switches and outlets if your have light colored walls
√ Put dark colored decals on your sliding glass doors
√ Use white on black stickers to label your computer keys
√ Paint the edges of your outdoor steps in white
√ Use bright and varied colored measuring cups and spoons
√ Select kitchen canisters that contrast with the color of your countertop
√ Use bathroom towels and washcloths that are a solid color and contrast with your bathtub, sink and counter.
√ Use potholders that are bright, solid colored and contrast with your counters
√ Drink coffee from a white mug and milk from a dark glass
√ Use a dark colored cutting board when preparing cauliflower, potatoes, onions or mushrooms
√ Use a white cutting board when preparing dark leafy greens, green peppers, or zucchini
Reduce Glare
Glare can interfere with your vision and it can come from a bright room filled with sunshine to just trying to see a shiny deck of cards.
There are ways to adapt to glare. You can:
√ Choose incandescent lights over fluorescent lights
√ Change your position in relationship to your light source
√ Use venetian blinds or sheer curtains to allow as much sunlight in and yet can
accommodate the glare
√ Put down rugs (secure them) to reduce glare from polished hardwood floors
√ Wear light yellow NOIR sunglasses to cut glare indoors and outdoors
√ Choose furniture with a flat or matt finish
√ Develop your pictures with a matt finish rather than a glossy finish
Lighting
Living with macular degeneration will involve more lights and brighter lights as your macular degeneration progresses.
Macular Degeneration Magnifier
Living with macular degeneration can be very frustrating when you can't see a picture, read the newspaper, or continue with your favorite hobby. One of the simplest tips is to use magnifiers. You will need different magnifiers for different tasks. Many of them are very inexpensive.
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