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Episode 12: How Can I Explain My Vision Loss? Near Acuity
Living with Vision Loss Podcast
Episode 12: How Can I Explain My Vision Loss? Near Acuity
Host: Dawn Ciccarone, MS OTR/L, CLVT | Episode Type: Educational
Episode Summary
Dawn shares three ways to explain your near vision loss to family, friends, and healthcare providers. Vision loss is personal and hard to explain, but educating others helps you feel less alone.
What Is Near Acuity?
Near acuity is seeing up close. Normal vision reads 1M (8-point font). With vision loss, you may only see larger print or you may not be able to see print at all.
Three Ways to Explain Your Near Vision Loss
1. Describe the print size you can see — "I can only see 64-point font" or "I can't see any print."
2. Describe activities you struggle reading— Medicine bottles, mail, prices, labels, cooking instructions, money, credit cards, computer screens.
3. Describe your eye condition — "I have macular degeneration and can't see regular print" or "I have glaucoma and can't identify my medications."
Treatment Interventions for Near Acuity
• Magnification — Make print bigger (devices covered in previous episodes)
• Text-to-speech -devices, apps or technology (more episodes coming)
• Adaptation — Automatic bill pay, online grocery delivery, doing things differently
Things to Consider
It's okay to be frustrated, annoyed, or tired. Vision loss affects every aspect of life. Educate others when you're ready — there's no pressure. Explaining your vision loss can help you feel less alone.
Resources
Questions: [email protected] | YouTube: Search "Living with Vision Loss Dawn Ciccarone"
Share how you explain your vision loss or strategies that improved your quality of life on YouTube!
Keywords: near acuity, explain vision loss, low vision education, macular degeneration, glaucoma, print size, magnification, text to speech, vision loss family
Medical Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Consult your physician or low vision specialist before making treatment decisions.
Living with Vision Loss Podcast © 2026 | Become More Independent in Your Everyday Life
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By Dawn CiccaroneLiving with Vision Loss Podcast
Episode 12: How Can I Explain My Vision Loss? Near Acuity
Host: Dawn Ciccarone, MS OTR/L, CLVT | Episode Type: Educational
Episode Summary
Dawn shares three ways to explain your near vision loss to family, friends, and healthcare providers. Vision loss is personal and hard to explain, but educating others helps you feel less alone.
What Is Near Acuity?
Near acuity is seeing up close. Normal vision reads 1M (8-point font). With vision loss, you may only see larger print or you may not be able to see print at all.
Three Ways to Explain Your Near Vision Loss
1. Describe the print size you can see — "I can only see 64-point font" or "I can't see any print."
2. Describe activities you struggle reading— Medicine bottles, mail, prices, labels, cooking instructions, money, credit cards, computer screens.
3. Describe your eye condition — "I have macular degeneration and can't see regular print" or "I have glaucoma and can't identify my medications."
Treatment Interventions for Near Acuity
• Magnification — Make print bigger (devices covered in previous episodes)
• Text-to-speech -devices, apps or technology (more episodes coming)
• Adaptation — Automatic bill pay, online grocery delivery, doing things differently
Things to Consider
It's okay to be frustrated, annoyed, or tired. Vision loss affects every aspect of life. Educate others when you're ready — there's no pressure. Explaining your vision loss can help you feel less alone.
Resources
Questions: [email protected] | YouTube: Search "Living with Vision Loss Dawn Ciccarone"
Share how you explain your vision loss or strategies that improved your quality of life on YouTube!
Keywords: near acuity, explain vision loss, low vision education, macular degeneration, glaucoma, print size, magnification, text to speech, vision loss family
Medical Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Consult your physician or low vision specialist before making treatment decisions.
Living with Vision Loss Podcast © 2026 | Become More Independent in Your Everyday Life