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Healthy People 2010 logo Aimed at health care professionals, social service organizations, and groups that work with older adults, the outreach program will increase professional awareness of low vision issues and resources. It includes exhibits and presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
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Even among those who took a daily multivitamin in addition to the assigned supplement, the high-dose supplement was associated with a decreased risk of vision loss. Although the nutrients found in the supplements occur naturally in many foods, sufficient levels may be difficult to obtain through diet alone. In a related study, the supplements did not reduce the risk of cataracts in the same group of patients over 7 years. Archives of Ophthalmology October 2001;119:1417-1436, 1439-1452, 1533-1534
This is just one example of the life Bailey feels she recovered by seeking help at a low vision center, obtaining visual devices and relying on the support of those with similar impairments. Her support group meets once a month and enjoys many diverse activities, such as playing Bingo (with large faced cards, of course) and hearing speakers on various topics.
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