Living with Low Vision

Links to information about living with vision loss and blindness.

Updated December 2007

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Title:   Vision loss - occupational therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational therapy for children and adults with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to do things. This helps the person with vision impairment to live a more independent life. Many organisations provide this service, including Guide Dogs Victoria.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Living with a guide dog
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people who would benefit from using a guide dog shy away from the idea because they (or their family members) can't imagine what it would be like to live with a guide dog. But it's a rewarding experience for all involved.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Guide dogs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Guide dogs are specially bred and trained to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to achieve independence and enjoy equal rights and responsibilities. Throughout the world, the preferred breed for a guide dog is the Labrador. The Labrador is a responsive, intelligent and placid dog that learns quickly.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Progressive visual impairment often affects people as they age. Training is used to help people with low vision maintain travel independence, with new orientation and mobility skills to compensate for reduced visual information. Orientation is the abili...
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Vision loss - social events
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person who loses their sight may avoid socialising and eventually become isolated and lonely. Most social events can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision, but planning and preparation are essential. Sighted people can offer valuable assistance.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Vision loss - recreational activities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People over 70 commonly experience some degree of vision loss as a result of ageing. Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Relevant organisations can offer equipment and advice.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Vision loss - sport
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Vision loss - safety around the home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Deteriorating vision can turn simple tasks around the home into potential hazards. There are many ways to improve general safety.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Glaucoma and driving
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You must be able to see properly to drive safely. Drivers with poor peripheral vision in both eyes are more at risk of crashing than drivers with normal peripheral vision.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Vision loss - adapting everyday activities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Everyday activities, such as housework and banking, become increasingly difficult as eyesight deteriorates. Many everyday activities can be adapted to suit a person with vision loss.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see. Life can change dramatically if you start to lose your vision. However, making some changes can help make things easier for you.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Vision loss - help is available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss can affect people of all ages but it is more common among people 60 years and older. Some vision loss can be prevented; other conditions are hereditary or develop as people age. About six per cent of people in Australia with vision impairment are totally blind.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Vision loss - Edith's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
Date:   Dec 2003
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