Electronic Magnifier
Desktop Magnifier
As your macular degeneration progresses you will need different magnifiers for different tasks. However, electronic magnifiers provide several benefits over traditional glass magnifiers. 1. Adjustable Magnification 2. Larger Field of View 3. Adjustable Contrast
Low Vision TechnologyThe cost of these magnifiers can range from $200 to over $3000.
If it serves the purpose you are buying it for, it will be well worth it... but if it doesn't then it is money wasted.
Consider meeting with a low vision rehab specialist before you purchase the more expensive magnifiers. They can assess your needs and then make recommendations for the best magnifiers for you. They can also provide training in using low vision technology. If you must make your own best decisions, then purchase a magnifier that has a good return policy so that you can try it at home and see how it works for you.
Low Vision CCTV
Another form of electronic magnification is through a closed circuit television (CCTV).
A CCTV magnifier is for people who need text and photos magnified. It uses a small TV camera in a hand-held "mouse" and incorporates a zoom lens which allows the level of magnification to be adjusted. The magnified image is displayed on a standard television in full color or enhanced black and white. The "camera" mouse has rollers so it is easy to scan over text or difficult-to-read items such as medicine bottles, cans, cooking instructions, etc., to be magnified easily. To learn more click here:
Handheld Electronic Magnifier
The small, hand held, electronic pocket magnifiers are great to take with you shopping, traveling, or out to dinner. Some of their best features are:
* Pocket size - Small and lightweight. Fits in a pocket or purse * Portable - No matter where you go or what you do, you can see price tags, labels, pictures, instructions, menus or whatever it is you need to see. To learn more about this low vision technology click here:
PC Screen Magnifier
Electronic magnifying software helps those with macular degeneration and low vision, read small print by displaying a magnified image on any desktop or laptop PC. Utilizing your computer's USB port, a full color image with adjustable magnification is displayed on your computer screen. After installing the software driver onto your computer, whatever you move the special mouse over will appear magnified on your screen. This software is great for reading schoolwork, office work, magazines, books, documents, and bills. It can be used on a desktop or laptop computer. To learn more about a computer screen magnifier click here:
Electronic Reading Device
An electronic reading device is a low vision technology that offers font magnification and the ability to adjust the contrast.
A new e book reader called The Kindle can also adjust the font size so that if you want to read you can or you can switch back and forth. Those with macular degeneration can continue to enjoy their favorite authors, periodicals or newspaper through this text to speech converter and font magnifier. To learn more click here:
Electronic Reading Device
Compact Electronic Magnifier
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