🌅 Macular degeneration

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Living Well with Central Vision Loss – Adjustment Training that Works for You

👁 What is Macular Degeneration? 

Macular degeneration is the main cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Aotearoa New Zealand. It usually affects people aged over 50. It is often called age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD). But there are also inherited forms that affect young people. People may still have side vision, but everyday tasks can become difficult, including:

Reading and writing 

Recognising faces 

Using electronic devices 

Seeing fine details, colours, or contrast 

Driving or navigating unfamiliar spaces 

🛠 What Kind of Training Do We Offer? 

  • Daily Living Skills – safely preparing food, managing money, organising routines 

  • Low Vision Tools – magnifiers, bold markers, talking clocks, phone settings 

  • Orientation & Mobility – moving confidently with limited central vision 

  • Communication & Connection – staying socially connected and emotionally supported 

  • Home Modifications – improving lighting, contrast, and organisation 

  • Whānau / Support Training – practical education for family or carers