Summary:
Wear a P-cap (or baseball cap) indoors and outdoors to:
- Protect your face from overhead obstacles like open cabinet doors
- Protect your eyes from UV light that can damage the retina
- Cut down sun glare to improve daytime vision
- Reduce glare from bright indoor lights and prevent eye strain
Details:
Wearing a P-cap (or baseball cap) both indoors and outdoors offers several benefits for people with Usher syndrome:
Protects your face from overhead obstacles like open cabinet doors, which can be hard to detect with limited peripheral vision.
Shields your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV exposure over time can increase the risk of retinal damage and contribute to conditions like cataracts (clouding of the lens) and macular degeneration.
Reduces sun glare, which can interfere with daytime vision, especially for those with light sensitivity or reduced contrast perception.
Minimizes glare from indoor lighting, such as fluorescent or LED lights, which can cause discomfort, eye fatigue, or strain in individuals with visual impairments.
Sources:
Usher Syndrome Coalition – Tips for All Ages
USH Blue Book Online Forum Google Group
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