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Wednesday, 28 November 2007

With the use of certain vision-boosting techniques and vision aids, many older adults may be able to avoid or delay having cataract surgery.

Other Treatment Choices

Tips for improving vision, such as repositioning room lights and keeping your eyeglasses prescription current

Low-vision accommodations in your home, including adding adequate lighting and adjusting carpets and furniture to avoid potential hazards

Low-vision aids and adaptive technologies, such as video enlargement systems and speech software for computer systems

What To Think About

Vision aids can be used for a short time, while you are deciding on surgery, or on a long-term basis, to avoid surgery.

Surgery may be advisable if you want to continue to drive a car. If you live in a retirement home or assisted-living facility, you may decide to use vision aids and avoid surgery.

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Last Updated: November 15, 2005

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