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Sunday · 10-09-2003, 10:51 PM

I have Stargardt's Disease, otherwise known as Juvenile Macular Degeneration. I've ridden the Segway on many occassions and over varied terrain with no problems. I actually enjoy riding the Segway so that I am not surprised by holes and dips. The tires take the impact pretty well in my opinion.

But, if your mother is quite elderly, and has profound vision loss, then the frustration of dealing with new technology could overwhelm her, resulting in the HT sitting in a corner.

Maybe you could check out the IMT for her. It's a miniature telescope that is implanted into an eye to improve vision. Clinical trials are currently underway. I'm not sure if they're conducting any in your are though.

Sunday

Segway-more fun than you can stand!

10-09-2003, 10:51 PM	#8
Sunday Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 922	I have Stargardt's Disease, otherwise known as Juvenile Macular Degeneration. I've ridden the Segway on many occassions and over varied terrain with no problems. I actually enjoy riding the Segway so that I am not surprised by holes and dips. The tires take the impact pretty well in my opinion. But, if your mother is quite elderly, and has profound vision loss, then the frustration of dealing with new technology could overwhelm her, resulting in the HT sitting in a corner. Maybe you could check out the IMT for her. It's a miniature telescope that is implanted into an eye to improve vision. Clinical trials are currently underway. I'm not sure if they're conducting any in your are though. Sunday Segway-more fun than you can stand!