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Carol Bradley Bursack, Mar 15, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs
He may have macular degeneration or glaucoma or it could be cataracts. He needs to see an ophthalmologist. There are eye drops for glaucoma.
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Jaye
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Mar 15, 2010
please get him an appt right away with the ophthalmologist!!! Many things can be done to preserve his vision and it may be something simple that can be repaired. take care, J
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lcs
I just finished opening my email so just read your question. Cataracts are the first thing I thought of and if your dad has cataracts, having them removed is not a complicated procedure (my husband just had his removed) and your dad will be wonderfully surprised at the difference. Getting professional help, as others have suggested, is definitely the thing to do, the sooner the better.
lmw124
Make sure he gets to an MD Opthalmologist soon. In the meantime, and make sure he is getting an eye vitamin (Lutein) to stave off macular degeneration and problems with the optic nerve. Pressure needs to be check to be sure he does not have glaucoma. My aunt waited to long and is blind from both macular degeneration and glaucoma.
hapfra
Having your Dad's eyes tested by an opthamologist-I personally think is an excellent idea. The Doc can then make any suggestions to possiby correct any vision problems.
Good Luck!
Hap
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