Living with MacTel

Daily living and social support

Control lighting in your environment, dimming or brightening as needed
Use a ruler under the lines when reading to maintain focus
Use binoculars to assist with viewing events from a distance
Avoid driving if uncomfortable, especially at night
Stay connected with friends and family and communicate how you're doing. You can find MacTel communities on Facebook for additional support

Enhancing your browsing experience

Take breaks from screens and rest your eyes when feeling strained
Adjust the light settings on your devices to find what works best for your eyes
Consider using yellow-tinted glasses to enhance color contrast and block blue light from screens
Adjust text size on your devices to make reading more comfortable and reduce eye strain
Customize your browser with extensions that have features like dark mode, high contrast mode, and more
Use screen readers and audio options when available

Following these tips can help you manage life with MacTel despite its difficulties. Remember, you're not alone, and support is available every step of the way.

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This is not a journey you have to take alone.

Neurotech is constantly innovating new ways to protect against vision loss. We’re committed to providing education about MacTel and partnering with support and advocacy groups to meet the needs of this community.