A handheld electronic magnifier provides additional magnification that makes it possible to read any size writing or label - anywhere.
Hand Held Magnifier
If you find that a regular hand held magnifier does not provide you with enough magnification, it is time to change to an electronic magnifier.
Adjusting to vision changes as the result of macular degeneration is a constant process. There are many helpful low vision aids that will help you to adapt to new loss of vision so that you can maintain some level of independence.
A handheld electronic magnifier will help you do just that.
This portable electronic magnifier can magnify small print from 5-10 times. It can fit in your pocket or purse so that you can take it with you wherever you go.
Use it to read magazines, price tags, newspaper articles, menus, bills, labels, instructions or anything with small print. It can be used as a photo magnifier to view your latest pictures or pictures from your family.
Electronic Magnifier
The benefits of a handheld electronic magnifier over a large magnifying glass are:
√ Adjustable Magnification up to 10X
√ Adjustable Brightness
√ Adjustable Color/Contrast Options - Such as white print on black background, yellow print on blue background, yellow print on black background, etc.
√ Built in Light Source with on/off option for reduced glare
√ Rechargeable Batteries
√ Freeze Frame Feature
√ Writing Position - Can be used to help you see what you are writing
Low Vision Magnifiers
The Pebble, is one of many low vision magnifiers made by Enhanced Vision. This portable magnifier is lightweight and can be carried in your pocket, your purse or conveniently strapped onto your belt. The handle easily folds up so that it can be used as portable/pocket magnifier.
The large viewing area comes in two viewing sizes:
1. Screen is 3.5 inches
2. Screen is 4.3 inches
If you are concerned that it may be difficult to use, you will find that the controls are very easy to manage.
Free In-Home Demonstration
How will you know if you can benefit from an electronic magnifier and if the added expense is worth it?
The best way to answer that is to try one. A representative from Enhanced Vision can come to your home so that you don't need to drive anywhere. They will provide you with an in-home demonstration of their portable magnifiers and their other low vision magnifiers.
The demonstration is free and there is no pressure or obligation to buy any of their products.
It will give you a chance to try the electronic magnifiers in your own home with your own bills, prescription bottles, bus schedules, magazines, written instructions, etc.
Low vision magnifiers from Enhanced Vision are carried by many low vision stores and endorsed by eye care professionals throughout the United States and other countries.
"Enhanced Vision has an amazing ability to produce quality products that really meet the needs of low vision people in the real world. Their products are effective and set the standard for affordability. I whole heartedly applaud their great contribution to the field of Low Vision Rehabilitation."
Donald C. Fletcher, M.D., Director, Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation at California Pacific Medical Center
Senior Scientist at Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, Helen Keller Foundation Chair for Research in Low Vision Rehabilitation
If you would like to have someone from Enhanced Vision contact you please fill out this form or you may call them at 888-811-3161.