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Living with Vision Loss : Tips and Etiquette

Q: Not long after my eyesight started to deteriorate from AMD, I began having hallucinations. Am I losing my mind?

Q: How can medications for other health problems affect my eyes?

Q. How do I know when my eye problem is an emergency? When should I self-treat, go to my eye doctor, or head to Emergency?

Q: Why do allergies give me itchy, watery eyes? And what can I safely do to alleviate the symptoms?

Q: My mother has glaucoma. What are my chances of getting it? What can I do to prevent it?

Q: I have a headache and sore eyes from typing at my computer all day. What can I do?

Q: I have diabetes. What can I do to protect my eyes? What symptoms should I watch for? When should I worry?

Q. What is "dry eye syndrome" Don't everybody's eyes get dry from time to time?
 
Q: My elderly father is having cataract surgery. What are his options in terms of lenses?

Q: I am considering refractive laser eye surgery. How safe is this procedure and what are the risks?

Q: When is a corneal transplant necessary?

Q: Do vitamins help a person with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

Q. I've heard that eating fish can be good for your eyes, but I've also heard that fish can contain dangerous substances like mercury. How much fish can I safely consume?

Q. My teenaged daughter has vision loss. How can I help her begin to prepare for a career?

Q: My child is about to start grade one and I've noticed that she squints while watching TV. Is this a warning sign that she may need glasses?

Q. I have a new baby. What signs of vision problems should I look out for? And how soon should I take my child to his first eye exam?
 
Q: My niece has just started using contact lenses and she already uses makeup. Can you suggest any tips for eye safety?

Q: My mother's vision is changing, and she seems to need a lot more light to see properly. How can I adjust the lighting around the house and other places to help her be safer and more confident?

Q. The holiday season is approaching fast, and I'm looking for some gift ideas for my grandmother and sister, both of whom are living with vision loss. Do you have any suggestions?

Q. My father was recently diagnosed with vision loss. I'm having a hard time dealing with my emotions while at the same time helping my dad. What support should I get for myself?

Q: How can I tell if someone has vision loss? And when should I offer help?

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