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Welcome Homes Residential Services
Is a membership program for
residential living centers wishing to provide specialized care for
individuals dealing with varying stages of vision loss.
Welcome Homes services are designed to promote
independence, build confidence, and encourage visually impaired residents
to remain active.
Our program provides assessment, training, and support
to residents, families and staff.
Helping the blind and visually impaired remain independent
and active
August is Cataract Awareness
Month |
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A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear
lens of your eye. When a person has cataracts, seeing through
cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a fogged-up window.
Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it harder to read,
drive a car (especially at night), or see the expression on
a friend's face. |
Most
cataracts develop slowly and you won’t
notice much change in your vision at first. However, over
time, cataracts will eventually interfere with your vision.
At first, better lighting and glasses may help you deal
with your cataracts. But when vision begins to interfere
with
normal
activities, you may need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract
surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure.
Symptoms
- Clouded, blurred or dim vision
- Sensitivity to glare
or light
- Difficult with driving at night
- Noticing "halos" around
lights
- Frequent changes
in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
- Faded or yellowing
colors
- Double vision in one eye
Most cataracts develop when aging
or injury changes the tissue that makes up your eye's lens.
Some cataracts are
caused
by inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems
and increase your risk of cataracts.
As you age, the lenses in your eyes become less flexible,
less transparent and thicker. Age-related changes
to the lens of
the eye causes tissues to break down and clump together
clouding small areas of the lens. As the cataract
develops, the clouding
becomes denser and involves a greater part of the
lens.
You should see a doctor if you begin to notice any
changes in your vision. If you develop sudden vision
changes,
such as double vision or blurriness, see your doctor
right away. |
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MISSION STATEMENT
Welcome Homes Residential Services is the premier provider of training and
educational programs,
services and resources to residential communities to improve the quality of
life for the visually impaired.
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of it, please contact webmaster.
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