Book Magnifier
Reading Magnifier
A reading magnifier comes in different shapes and styles. You may need to try a couple of different style magnifiers to find the one that work best for you.
If you enjoy reading, it is important to find ways to continue with this pastime. You do not need to give it up. There are three things you can do to make reading easier:
1. Improve Your LightingBy simply getting a brighter light or changing the type of light you use can make a big difference. Less magnification is needed when proper lighting is available. Use brighter bulbs and lamps that can be adjusted so that the light is directed on your reading material. To learn more about low vision lighting click here: Low Vision Lighting 2. Buy Large Print Books
You can purchase just about any book you want in large print. Not only do large print books have larger fonts, they have more space and better contrast. Some books are printed on special paper that has no glare. There are a couple of tips you should know before you make your purchase. Of course you can also get these books for free at your local library.
Click here to read more: Large Print Books 3. Use a Reading MagnifierThese magnifiers come in many styles and they are often inexpensive - there are dome magnifiers for gliding over a newspaper or floor lamp magnifiers to have near your favorite chair. You may want to have a couple of different styles for different reading material. Sometimes you just have to try a couple of reading magnifiers to find the ones that work best for you.
Electronic Reading Device
An electronic reading device like the Kindle reader provides the option of a font magnifier with clear, crisp words with the ability to adjust the contrast.
You can turn every book into a large print book.
To learn more click here: Kindle Reader Page Magnifiers
Page magnifiers provide a hands free magnifier that allows you to read for an extended period of time without having to hold a magnifier.
The magnifier is large enough so that a full page is magnified making it easier to read books, magazines or the news paper. To learn more click here: Full Page Magnifier Dome MagnifierDome magnifiers are the ideal magnifier for reading books, newspapers, maps and magazines or for hobbies like stamp and coin collecting. They are also helpful just for reading bills or documents.Resting directly on your reading material, they glide easily across any surface. They are heavy like a paper weight and can be used as one as well. Dome Magnifier Floor Lamp MagnifierA floor lamp magnifier is perfect book magnifier if you enjoy reading in your favorite chair.You can purchase a separate light and magnifier or magnifier and light as one piece. There are ones with different magnification powers, flexible arms and adjustable stands and even ones with wheels for portability. Click here to see some examples.
Floor Lamp Magnifier
Book Magnifier with LightAs your macular degeneration progresses you will need more light and more magnification. When you select your book magnifier be sure you have plenty of light as well.For More Information:
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