Table 2.

Adaptations and impact of visual problems

Visual adaptations
Magnifiers	Large print
Narrow columns for reading	Increased caution in kitchen
Reading guides/ruler/bands	Kitchen gadgets
Colored overlays on books	Increased lighting
Companion when going out	White stick
Positions things to nonaffected side	Technology—apps.
Sunglasses	De‐clutter
Closing one eye	Compensatory head tilt/turn
Head and eye scanning
Impact issues
Loss of confidence	Assistance required when outside
Panic attacks	Unable to pursue hobbies
Fear of falling	Unable to return to work
Startled by sudden appearances from blind side	Fear of dark evenings/nights—worse in winter time
Loss of driving licence	Fear of crowded places
Increases bumps/collisions	Misjudged distances