Prevention of Blindness Society...

GOOD IDEAS FOR LIVING
WITH LOW VISION

Try a clear plastic shower curtain. It will allow more light into the shower area than an opaque or solid one.

Invest in a small television which is to be used solely by the person in the home with low vision. That person could then sit as closely as needed and can choose the program. Some people prefer color, others black and white.

Ask your bank for large print checks and a large print monthly account statement.

Organize address and phone numbers in a file box using 5" x 8" index cards and use felt tipped pens.

Make it easy to unlock outside doors at night by placing a small strip of reflective tape next to the key slot.

Squeeze an entire tube of toothpaste into a wide mouth jar or plastic container; then simply dip out toothpaste as needed.

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