Vision aids can help you continue to read, take care of yourself, and enjoy the world around you. Here are some types of vision aids:

• Magnifiers and closed-circuit television devices for reading text

• Check-writing guides and large print checks

• Large-faced watches and large button phones

• Books with large type and books on tape

• Talking clocks and other talking devices

Try the following to lower your risk of further vision loss:

• Don’t smoke.

• Eat healthy foods, especially green leafy vegetables and fish.

• Take vitamins with lutein.

• Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

• Control your weight.

• Exercise regularly.