Tarnagona 11 points 16h ago
My suggestions would be:
1) Learn how to use the accessibility features of your phone (if you aren't already). There are a bunch of useful apps for blind and low vision folks, including ones that read printed text. And if all else fails, there are services like Aira and Be My Eyes that connect you with a sighted person who can look through your phone's camera and answer your questions.
2) Get a home assistant like a Google Home or Amazon Alexa. I use my Google Home all the time, from setting timers, to listening to music, to answering questions, to getting the weather. It's all voice operated so doesn't need any sight once it's set up.
3) You might also consider some smart lights. I now have some RGB smart lights which are actually pretty great, because I've found the most comfortable colour and brightness for my eyes (the average lightbulb is too bright, and a very harsh light). Bonus, Google will turn the lights on and off for me.
4) Bump dots on the knobs and buttons on your appliances. I've just used blobs of sticky-tac because I rent and want to be able to remove them when I move out, but you can go for more permanent solutions like blobs of puff paint or tactile stickers. Mark the tops of stove and washing machine knobs, the five and the start button on the microwave, that kind of thing.
5) If you haven't already gotten Orientation & Mobility training, and Independent Living Skills training, I highly recommend it. They can teach you how to do all sorts of things with limited or no vision, and give you way more house accessibility tips, plus teach you navigation and how to use a white cane (which I also recommend). These vision loss rehabilitation specialists are the best people to talk to in your situation.