Suggestions for newly blind elderly adult male

[CathyThompson]

My father was diagnosed with macular degeneration a few years ago and since Jan of '09 his vision has deteriorated rapidly. He cannot read, watch tv or venture out on his own at this time.

His quality of life is not good. He is extremely bored and frustrated. I have gotten him involved with books on tape thru his library and the library of congress but he needs more stimulation.

Does anyone have any ideas??? Please help!

[sailojion]

In the past, patients who had advanced macular degeneration in both eyes would receive injections of anti-VEGF in different days, which is very inconvenient for those who live far from the hospital. Doctors perform in this way because of potential risks. They think that bilateral injections impose extra burden on patients and possibly bring more risks if there is something wrong during the procedure. Now there is a study showing that bilateral injections and unilateral injections have no difference in risk. With separate trays of sterile instruments and drugs from different manufactures, the two eyes are not related to each other in getting infection or allergic action.
Lightting our eyes by wearing decent glasses frames.

[generaleet]

Try introducing him to some eyesight vitamins and vision exercises.