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Las personas por lo general no experimentan síntomas cuando tienen una enfermedad ocular, como la degeneración macular o glaucoma. Esa es una de las principales razones porque es esencial programar exámenes oculares regulares y completos.
Durante la visita a un especialista de cuidado de la vista, se le puede pedir que mire una cuadrícula de Amsler. Esta prueba puede ayudar a detectar los primeros signos de la degeneración macular u otras enfermedades de la retina. El examen también puede ayudar a monitorear los cambios en la visión después del diagnóstico.
The Amsler grid can help detect early signs of retinal disease and monitor changes in vision after diagnosis.
This resource has been created to aid parents, teachers, and relatives in explaining Alzheimer's disease to elementary school children. It is designed to be read to the child by an adult in an attempt to stimulate conversation about, and understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
This resource discusses medical conditions that can affect driving, safe driving tips and strategies, a self test for drivers, evaluation and discussion of unsafe driving practices, and maintaining independence once a decision is made to stop driving.
Esta página contiene instrucciones para usar una prueba de la cuadrícula de Amsler descargable y gratuita para ayudarle a detectar signos tempranos de la enfermedad de la retina, como la degeneración macular.
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming, but you will benefit from taking an active role in your healthcare. Here are some questions you can take along when you visit the doctor.
This resource discusses wandering, preventing the behavior, and what to do if a person is missing.
Alzheimer’s disease affects people’s memories, but it involves far more than simple forgetfulness. It is a progressive, degenerative, and incurable brain disorder that ends in death. We still don’t know why some people get this devastating disease.
