Font Magnifier
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Low vision technology has made it possible to enlarge the fonts through full page magnifiers, computer screen software, and electronic book readers.
Page Magnifiers
Page magnifiers like this one provide light and magnification.
Hands free magnifiers make it easier to read books, magazines and newspapers.
As your macular degeneration progresses you will need more magnification and light. Learn more about this type of font magnifier by clicking here:
Page Magnifiers
Large Magnifying Glass
A large magnifying glass that you hold is good for font magnification for a short term duration such as checking a price tag, reading a label, looking at a photograph or a bill.
If you are going to read something such as a book or a magazine then you will want to use a hands free magnifier.
To learn more about hand held magnifiers click here:
Hand Held Magnifiers
Computer Screen Magnifier
Try these free computer screen magnifier tips before purchasing expensive software. There are two things you can try with Windows before you purchase a pc screen magnifier: 1) Simply hold the Control key and click the + key. Hitting the - (minus) key will make the page smaller. 2) Magnifier is a display utility for those who have Windows XP that makes the computer screen more readable by people who have low vision by creating a separate window that displays a magnified portion of the screen. To learn how to access it and to learn about other computer screen magnifiers click here:
Computer Screen Magnifier
Electronic Book Readers
Electronic book readers can turn every book into a large print book. This type of low vision technology is enlarges the font of any book.
You can also subscribe to your favorite newspaper which automatically is delivered into the electronic reading device everyday and now you have a large print newspaper.
Crisp clear letters are readable in all conditions - even outside in bright light.
To learn more about electronic book readers click here:
Electronic Book Readers
Handheld Electronic Magnifier
A handheld electronic magnifier allows you the ability to read any size writing or label - wherever you go.
These portable electronic magnifiers can magnify small print from 5-20 times.
They have rechargeable batteries and fit it the palm of your hand so you can take it where ever you go.
Use it to read books, magazines, price tags, newspaper articles, menus, bills or anything with small print.
To see a selection of these portable electronic font magnifiers click here:
Handheld Electronic Magnifier
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