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Greater Detroit Agency
for the Blind and Visually Impaired

16625 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI  48227
313-272-3900
FAX: 313-272-6893
E-Mail:
Southeast Michigan's Resource Promoting Independence through Vision Rehabilitation

Ten Signs of Vision Loss

  1. Bumping into objects
  2. Moving hesitantly or walking close to the wall
  3. Groping for objects or touching them in an uncertain way
  4. Squinting or tilting the head to see
  5. Requesting additional or different kinds of lighting
  6. Holding books or other reading material close to the face
  7. Dropping food or utensils at mealtimes
  8. Showing difficulty in making out faces or the numbers of rooms or floors
  9. Looking ungroomed or sloppy, with stains on clothing, mismatched clothing, or uncombed hair
  10. Acting confused or disoriented, for example, walking into someone else's room by mistake