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My grandmother had macular degeneration, and now my mother has it as well. It is a disease where you lose your front vision first, but retain your peripheral vision. You eventually lose that as well, and then are blind. My grandmother passed away before she became totally blind. (I remember watching my grandmother read the newspaper holding it over to the side.) My mother was diagnosed many years ago, and has taken vitamins and eye drops to significantly slow the progression down. In fact, her eye doctor has said that she has stopped the progression and hasn't lost any more vision in the last few years. The vitamins that my mother takes is called Ocuvite, and the eye drops are prescription. Maybe your friend can talk to her doctor about the eye drops?

As for driving, only your friend can know if she still retains enough eyesight to feel safe enough to drive. Obviously she doesn't feel comfortable enough to drive a car but the slower speeds of a golf cart still make her feel safe enough to get around. Most people won't risk their own life! I hope your friend is very careful and drives her cart responsibly!