Large Print Books
You are probably wondering how difficult can it be to select and purchase a book with large print? Well, certainly not as difficult as selecting other vision aids for macular degeneration, but there are a few things you might want to know before you make your selection. Large Print FormatA book with large print format will follow these guidelines:√ The font size or the size of the letters. 
Large print is usually a 16 point font - however, some books are labeled as large print and may have as little as a 12 point font. So be sure you know the font size before you make your purchase. √ Contrast For people with macular degeneration it is helpful to have bold print so that the contrast with the white page makes the words easier to see and read. When the letters are very dark and crisp, your reading will be more enjoyable. √ Matte paper Although contrast is good, it is usually better to have a matte paper so that there is little or no glare. √ Formatting Formatting that allows more space around the words and more space between the lines, with wide margins reduces eye strain and increases readability. After looking at several book companies I've noticed that many of them offer some of the above, but not many offer these types of books with all of the features that I mentioned. Decide what feature is most important for your reading enjoyment and then make your purchase. Buy Large Print BooksIt is especially easy to buy books with a large print format on line. You will find the largest selection from the comfort of your own home. Many sites offer free shipping if you purchase a certain amount. Click here to see a large selection. Buy Large Print BooksLarge Print BiblesLarge print Bibles offer larger fonts and better contrast for easier reading. This is an inexpensive visual aid to help you adjust to your macular degeneration without giving up the things you enjoy. To see a selection of large print Bibles click here: Large Print BiblesLarge Print Book ClubYou may want to consider a large print book club for a nice selection of books with larger print.Many of them don't require the monthly automatic shipping and you can pick out the books you want from the convenience of your own home through the phone, a printed catalog or on line. To learn more click here:
Large Print Book Club
Electronic Book Readers
Electronic book readers can turn every book, newspaper and many magazines into a large print book. You get to adjust the font size to what is best for you.You can increase the text size of your favorite book by simply pushing a button. If your eyes tire, just increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. The new e-ink display screen gives it a paper-like appearance, unlike other LCD screens. You can also adjust the contrast for better reading. Electronic books download right unto the wireless reader. The 3 main e book readers are Kindle, the Sony Electronic Book Reader,and the Barnes and Noble Nook. Once you make the initial investment, you actually have access to thousands of books for free - most of the handheld electronic books are classics and are now considered public domain. Electronic book readers are a great visual aid for those with macular degeneration. To learn more click here:
Electronic Book Readers
Large Print NewspapersLarge print newspapers make it possible for those with macular degeneration to read the daily news.Large print news provides a large font with bold, dark letters to make reading easier. If you are looking to subscribe to your favorite daily newspaper in a large print edition, it is now possible - thanks to new low vision technology - called electronic readers. To learn more click here: Large Print Newspapers Large Print Magazine
A large print magazine is a great way to adapt to the vision loss that comes with macular degeneration. However, the selection of these magazines is very limited at this time. The most well known one is the Large Print Reader's Digest. To find out what your other options are click here:
Large Print Magazine
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