Book Magnifier
Reading MagnifierA reading magnifier comes in different shapes and styles. Determine first where you like to read. Perhaps there are several places - like a favorite reading chair or at your desk.
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 onto 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 have no glare.I can't explain why large print books are so much more expensive than regular books - but they are. Our local library carries a large selection of books in large print. My father-in-law who has wet macular degeneration finds that reading is easier when he combines a large print book with bright LED lighting and a full page magnifier. Amazon has more recently become my source for buying books. Over 200,000 titles of large print books are available from Amazon.Click here and it will take you to their section of large print books. Amazon also lists used books, so you can purchase used large print books much cheaper than the new ones. 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 reading magnifiers for different reading material. Sometimes you just have to try a couple of reading magnifiers to find the ones that work best for you. 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.This is the reading magnifier my father-in-law uses. He loves the bright LED lights and the adjustable arm. Click here to go to FirstStreetonLine website to purchase it or to read some great reviews: Lighted Full Page Magnifier from FirstStreet Dome Magnifier  Dome magnifiers are an ideal book magnifier for reading at your desk or at a table. They work well 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. This dome magnifier from Amazon got the best reviews from an ophthalmologists's office who deals with patients who have macular degeneration: Kindle Reader  An electronic reading device like the Kindle reader provides the option of font magnification with clear, crisp words with the ability to adjust the contrast. The black and white readers have less glare and are easier on the eyes for reading novels and books. The color Kindle reader called the Kindle Fire is better if you want to enjoy magazines that use lots of photographs such as National Geographic or Better Homes and Gardens. With an ebook reader you can turn every book into a large print book. This book magnifier has 8 different font sizes. You can download free Kindle books like War and Peace or Pride and Prejudice. Did you know that you can also download audiobooks right to the Kindle reader? Simply plug in a headphone and listen away when you get tired of reading. Go to Amazon and check out the video on the new Kindle Touch: Kindle Touch 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display For More Information:
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