Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Cataracts

Improve Lighting In The Home

Cataracts can cause particularly dim vision, and objects may appear faded and shadowy. Some patients may feel an increasing sense of frustration as common activities such as reading the morning paper, pouring coffee, and watching the evening news become challenging or impossible. Making lighting changes in the home environment can help patients who have cataracts enjoy their home environment more, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. Reading tasks can be made easier through the use of special magnification lamps. These magnification lamps are placed on the floor and include a strong light and a magnifying glass mounted on an adjustable arm. Patients can move the arm to bring the light and magnifying glass very close to their reading materials, enabling them to see much more accurately. In the kitchen, the installation of bright under-cabinet lighting can help illuminate work surfaces and improve lighting in the home overall, making chopping and other meal preparation tasks safer. While lighting options are available through home decor stores, specific devices designed for patients with low vision are often available through local government resources.

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