Visual disorders become more common as people age. Here are some things you can do to help manage the diffi culties caused by visual defi cits: l Make sure there is adequate lighting, including suffi cient light on your face. Try to minimize glare.
l Check that your patient has brought and is wearing eyeglasses, if needed.
l Make sure that handwritten instructions are clear.
l When using printed materials, make sure the type is large enough and the typeface is easy to read. The following print size works well:
“Th is size is readable.”
l If your patient has trouble reading, consider alternatives such as tape recording instructions, providing large pictures or diagrams, or using aids such as specially confi gured pillboxes.