Large Print Playing Cards

Large print playing cards are an inexpensive yet important visual aid for those with macular degeneration.



Low Vision Playing Cards

large print playing cards

Have you become concerned that your friends no longer want to play cards with you because you are having difficulty seeing your cards? Don't let macular degeneration keep you from doing activities that you enjoy.

Find ways to adjust - this one is an easy one. Buy low vision playing cards with bold, bright numbers.

Remain actively involved in activities that stimulate the mind while enjoying the company of friends - whether it is with your local bridge club or playing poker with the guys.

It is vital to your emotional and mental health. Often people with age related macular degeneration become depressed - for many different reasons. But one of them is that they often isolate themselves and stop participating in hobbies, games or activities that they enjoy.

Playing Card Holder

There are many vision aids for macular degeneration. How you find the ones that are right for you is by first identifying a task or hobby that you enjoy. Like playing bridge or Scrabble. Then you look for large print playing cards or a large print Scrabble game. Maybe you will also need to improve the lighting where you play for even better visibility.

Use a playing card holder to spread out your cards for easier viewing. This one holds 9 cards and is good for games like gin rummy and canasta.

Low Vision Bridge

Low vision bridge cards are available as a vision aid for those with macular degeneration.

Playing bridge is a great way to socialize and to challenge your mind to keep it active and sharp. There is no need to give this game up because of your declining vision.

These cards are standard size, but have large bold numbers for easier visibility.

Jumbo Playing Cards

Jumbo sized numbers make it easy to see so that playing cards is fun and not a strain.

Read this review by Joan Gayle:

"This product has been a real help to an uncle of mine who has macular degeneration of the eyes, but loves to play cards.

These large print cards have helped tremendously. He is able to see these cards without as much difficulty as when using regular size cards. Thanks."

Perhaps you play cards with or know someone who has macular degeneration. Buy a deck of low vision cards and suggest you use them the next time you play.

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Contact Leslie Degner, RN, BSN

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