Talking blood pressure monitors and glucometers are also available for patients with low vision. Simply using thick, felt-tip pens with bold lined paper and a bright halogen lamp help with writing. Occupational Therapists and Support Groups can assist people with low vision by teaching coping skills for activities of daily living. These specialists and helpful individuals offer education and training both in their offices and in the patient s own home. Other Support Services include free directory assistance through the phone company, talking books, and discounts on public transportation.
Psychiatrists can help people cope with the depression that often accompanies visual loss.