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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Vision Problems


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     I am an avid collector of catalogues of all sorts.  Of course, many
contain information about publications dealing with patient education, but no
catalogue goes unread, before it finds its way into my filing cabinets.  They
provide a library of resources and I can always check a catalogue before a
shopping spree, or find information about a particularly thorny problem, which
helps provide a quick solution.  Recently I obtained a copy of a wonderful
publication that can be of certain value to many friends who have my column
read to them, because of impaired sight.  Its called "Products for People With
Vision Problems", published by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB),
and it is loaded with a wide variety of interesting items.  It includes
special clocks and timers, a group of "talking" health aids such as
thermometer, blood pressure cuff and bathroom scale, tools and instruments,
and writing aids. There are a number games available, including chess and
checkers, low vision playing cards, and even that all time favorite
"Monopoly".  Its simple to get a copy of this for your self, relative or
friend.  You may use the AFB toll free hotline, 1-800-AF-BLIND (NY residents
call 212-620 2147), or you can mail your request to AFB, 15 West 16th Street,
New York, NY 10011.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.