NEHEP Programs

• 60-second script: Precious Gifts
• 60-second script: One in Twenty Americans

60-second scripts

Precious Gifts

Your vision. It's one of the most precious gifts you have. But as you age, it can fail because of eye disease, leaving you with what is called low vision. Regular eyeglasses won't help low vision. But there are many programs and devices that can. Vision rehabilitation can help you learn new ways of doing things, at home and on the job. You can learn to use assistive devices to help you adapt to your vision loss. Special glasses will help you read and write, even see things far away. There are talking books and audio clocks that will keep you entertained and informed. You can also learn to use new technology like computer programs that enlarge words and pictures and video machines that can enlarge images. Large-type versions of books and magazines are available as well. There are many ways to help people with low vision help themselves to carry on a full and productive life. Find out more, get a free booklet from the National Eye Institute. Call: 1-877-569-8474.

One in Twenty Americans

Do you know that one in 20 Americans has low vision? But, many of them don't even know what low vision is, or that something can be done about it. Low vision usually develops as a result of eye disease. Regular eyeglasses won't help, but there are many vision rehabilitation programs, services, and devices that can help those who have it lead fuller, more productive lives. If you have low vision, there are programs to train you to use visual and adaptive devices, so you can function better in your home and in the workplace. These programs can also provide group support services that will help those with low vision live more safely and independently. By taking advantage of all that's available, anyone with low vision can make the most of the vision they have. More information is in a free booklet from the National Eye Institute. To get a copy, call 1-877-LOW-VISION. That's 1-877-569-8474.