Except for cataracts and some other surgeries, there is little permanent improvement available for most modern eye diseases. Treatments cannot usually reverse symptoms; they only slow down losses. This is hard to believe, because modern medical achievements are so miraculous in many areas. But there is lots of eye research going on, and it is […]
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As, doctor knows your medical condition, response to treatment and education of patients and their families are essential in the treatment of bipolar disorder in adolescents and called “pediatric bipolar disorder” A report published on Oct. 2 in Southampton England finds stem cells in eyes. The discovery holds out hope for future treatment of some eye […]
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On September 30 2014 OptumRX, the mail order pharmacy for some large insurance companies including United Health Care, announced that it is beginning the roll out of the ScriptTalk medication label reader. (Check the photo above and the original post below.) ScripTalk is the premier talking medication label device. As well as the full details […]
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Going to a show; a musical, a play, dance show or opera can be too painful in the first years after vision loss. There’s no doubt that seeing the stage set, the actors and their gestures perhaps even their expressions, is a great part of the enjoyment. Even watching the audience can be fun. Some […]
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The last time I visited our local Chinese restaurant I was hosting an older gentleman and his wife. He was very aware of my vision loss. His way of trying to assist me was that every time I put down my glass he moved it to a safer spot! His wife took over ordering the […]
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If the arrows, numbers and On/Off print information on your electronics and appliances are becoming a blur, it is tempting to continue as before. But what is really happening? Most likely you are setting the washer and the remote (remote control for your TV, stereo etc.) from memory, guesswork or waiting till you can ask […]
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Here is a post about the PenFriend mentioned in Talking Pill Bottles Part 2 . It is the first of a group of posts about alternatives to print labels. The PenFriend was a breakthrough in labeling for anyone who struggles to read printed instructions or information. When it appeared, my colleague Eleanor Martin and I […]
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July is vacation time. In the past this may have meant relaxation and recreation for you. Now sight-seeing, watching sports, looking at beautiful views, and shopping in new places are no fun. They are stressful and can be like visiting graveyards. Because of your new loss, vacation time can be stressful for your family too. […]
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Nicole Kear gives a great account of adjusting to vision loss from the standpoint of slow loss over many years. She has RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa) and lives in a small apartment with her husband and young children. Her final summing up of how to live with vision loss is particularly good. She loved her vision […]
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After Walgreens pharmacies launched a new Talking Pill Reminder last month, here is the first of two blog posts about talking labels on your medications. This post tells you about the pharmacies that supply talking prescription devices and the pharmacies that do not. And next week’s post will describe the advantages and drawbacks of the […]
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