Book Magnifier
A book magnifier is an essential visual aid for those with macular degeneration.
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.
Reading MagnifierIf 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 Lighting By simply getting a brighter light or changing the type of light you use can make a big difference. You can click here to read more about selecting the best lighting:
Low Vision Lighting
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. 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 Magnifier These 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 DeviceAn electronic reading device like the Kindle 2 provides the option of a font magnifier with clear, crisp words or a text to speech converter, reading your book or magazine out loud. You can switch back and forth when you get tired of reading or tired of listening. To learn more click here: Electronic Reading DeviceFull Page MagnifierA full page magnifier can be on a stand that sits over your reading material or a large, rigid sheet that you hold over your reading. Both are inexpensive options. Click here to see some examples: Full Page MagnifierDome 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, 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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