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Tips and Tools for Coping with Vision Loss

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he's become very discouraged.

Worried Wife

Dear Worried,

I'm very sorry to hear about your husband's eye condition. Unfortunately, there are about 20 million Americans living with macular degeneration today. Over time, this progressive disease can rob people of their central vision, making everyday tasks like driving a car, reading a magazine or watching t...