SUCCESS STORIES
The Sight Center Helped Me Continue To Do What I Love
Due to changes in her vision, it became difficult for Betty Sherman to read her mail, enjoy her hobbies, and complete other daily living activities. She had always loved embroidery and reading and was having difficulty doing both.
"I was getting very frustrated," Betty says.
She was soon diagnosed with Dry Macular Degeneration, a progressive medical condition that results in central vision loss. She describes this time as very difficult.
It was during a chance encounter with a friend that she learned about The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and was referred by her primary eye care physician.
During her time with The Sight Center, Betty worked with the staff to obtain two low vision devices; a magnifier on a stand to assist with reading the newspaper, mail, and other longer-term reading tasks and a smaller, portable hand held magnifier to assist with reading menus, dials, and labels at the grocery store. She also received a third magnifier recommended by Sight Center staff that enables her to once again enjoy embroidering.
Betty is excited about participating in the daily activities that she enjoys and that keep her independent.
"I was so glad someone told me about The Sight Center," Betty says. The agency has been a great help. "Now I can read the newspaper," she says. "I can read a book much easier."
To others who may be in a similar situation, Betty says that they should contact The Sight Center today. "Go quickly. Don’t wait. They can help now."
The Sight Center Has Changed My Life
"This is a success story!" Margaret Harrison says herself. She has come a long way in the past couple of years.
Two years ago, Margaret noticed that it was getting more difficult to see clearly. She was having trouble reading recipes, cooking for her family, and writing checks. Not being able to see as she once had was very frustrating. "It affected my personality. I thought I was supposed to be able to do the things I could before," says Margaret.
Wanting more out of life, Margaret made an appointment with her ophthalmologist. It was then that she was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, a progressive medical condition that results in central vision loss. Margaret’s ophthalmologist then referred her to the specialists at Retina Vitreous in Toledo, Ohio.
Margaret was open to the various treatments that were offered to her. To further improve her ability to remain independent and enhance her limited vision, she was referred to The Sight Center.
"It’s been a success ever since!" she says.
During her time with The Sight Center, Margaret worked with the staff to obtain two low vision devices; a magnifier on a stand to assist with reading the newspaper, mail, and other longer-term reading tasks and a smaller, portable hand held magnifier to assist with reading recipes, dials, and labels at the grocery store. The Sight Center staff also went to Margaret’s home to teach her how to mark appliances and cooking utensils so that she is able to continue to do daily activities such as cooking and cleaning.
Now, Margaret says she enjoys life again. "The Sight Center has changed my life and my attitude."
Though her vision has not improved, with the training and tools from The Sight Center, Margaret says, "I feel like I’m now almost where I was before I lost my eyesight."
To others struggling with their own vision, Margaret says, "Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Go to The Sight Center."
