Macular Disease

Coping Strategies

"I was diagnosed with macular degeneration at 39 years of age. I sought professional help and looked at what I could do, not what I couldn’t. I believe a ‘can do’ attitude will improve your quality of life.” Barry

There are a number of strategies that can be adopted to help prevent or overcome the challenges of low vision: 

  • Stay positive and set realistic goals
  • Adjust and actively learn new skills, then feel empowered through accomplishment
  • Keep things in perspective 
  • Accept limitations and don’t be too demanding of yourself 
  • Actively seek support from others, and 
  • Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude.