I love him very much and he's starting to give up on life. Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among adults in the United States. The treatment for cataracts is surgery to remove the clouded lens. Most patients go home the same day. Ask about low-vision aids.
Many libraries now have a good selection and they really help to pass the time.
Encourage your grandfather to have his eyes evaluated to make sure every effort has been made to help restore his vision. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. My optometrist has recommended punctal plugs for my dry eyes so I can keep wearing my contact lenses without discomfort. My Internet research shows mostly information from promoters of plugs. Punctal plugs are used to block the drainage of tears in people with dry eyes.