“…Although peripheral vision greater than 20° is usually spared in AMD, the reduction of central vision impairs the proficiency of activities of daily living, mobility and independence . Indeed, central vision is needed for activities such as reading, driving and grasping objects . In a recent review, Taylor et al reported that numerous studies of individuals with AMD have indicated that most of them require assistance with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation, travelling, cleaning, grooming, shopping, navigating steps, noticing obstacles, reading and driving.…”