Your Guide to Thriving with Low Vision—From Someone Who’s Been There.
Small changes can make a big difference. This section is all about clever ways to adapt everyday items for low vision — no expensive equipment required. Whether it’s a shower dispenser, a kitchen shortcut, or a smart way to organize the fridge, these practical hacks come from real-life trial and error. If it works, I share it — so you can spend less time struggling and more time living.
A simple voice trick that saves me time and stress The Problem Like most people, I sometimes forget where I’ve put my iPhone. For someone with vision loss, that can turn into a real scavenger hunt — checking countertops, couches, tables, and even under stacks of mail. An iPhone responding to “Hey Siri, where are … Read more
For years, I managed in the shower by memorizing the shape and position of my bottles. Shampoo went on the left, conditioner in the middle, and body wash on the right. That system worked—until someone moved them. Or until I knocked one off the ledge. Or worse, when I got a new product and couldn’t … Read more
Living with vision loss means adapting routines in ways that might not seem important—until they are. One of the most helpful small changes I’ve made involves something many people overlook: where I put my slippers at night. Each evening, I place my slippers in the same spot next to my bed. Not right where I’ll … Read more