Vision problems: Living with poor eyesight

Why is it important to be able to adapt to my vision?

Poor eyesight should not prevent you from having a full and active life. By adapting to your poor eyesight, you can continue to work, live independently, and do the leisure and recreational activities that you enjoy. The more vision adaptations and enhancing skills you learn and use, the more independent and active you can be.

Test Your Knowledge

Decide whether the following statement is true or false to see whether you understand why you need to adapt to your poor eyesight.

1. If I enhance my remaining vision, I will be less dependent on other people.

1. True
2. False

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: April 13, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Steven T. Charles, MD - Ophthalmology
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