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A member asked:
My mom has very bad vision. she is 63 with glaucoma and almost went blind if she didn't have surgeries for cataracts.anything i can do tohelp/prevent?
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Personal support: She has to take her medications on schedule and keep the appointments that are scheduled. You cannot do these for her but you can remind her to help herself; you can give her your love and best wishes; you can drive her to appointments if needed; and go to the pharmacy for prescriptions. There is nothing to prevent as she already has these condtions.
Answered 11/27/2014
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