Lighted Magnifier
As your AMD progresses you will need more light and more magnification. A magnifier with light provides you with both.
Illuminated Magnifier and Magnifier with LightYou will also need different magnifiers for different tasks.In order to select the best type of magnifier one needs to consider: √ The Lens Size √ The Magnification Power √ What task you will use it for You may have to try different magnifiers to determine what style you like best. When you make your purchase, check to see what the company's return policy is so that if you don't like that style you can return it. Fortunately there are lots of choices and styles. Purchasing a lighted magnifier is a smart choice. Often with better lighting, less magnification is needed which means a larger field of vision. Lighted Hand Held MagnifierA lighted hand held magnifier is a helpful visual aid for macular degeneration. As your macular degeneration progresses you will need more light and more magnification. So why not use a low vision aid that has both.These magnifiers can be quite inexpensive. We bought several of these low vision magnifiers for my father-in-law so that he can keep one in different parts of the house like the kitchen, the garage and one for the basement. To see a selection of lighted hand held magnifiers click here:
Folding Light Magnifier
A folding light magnifier is an expensive visual aid for macular degeneration. Because they fold, they are easy to keep in your pocket or to carry in your purse.
Just like I keep inexpensive reading glasses in every room in the house, you may want to keep inexpensive magnifiers all over the house as well. They come in handy for reading labels, instructions, prescription bottles, or recipes. Determine what magnification power you need before making your purchase and how you will use it. Some of them are small enough to carry in your purse or pocket so you can take them with you shopping or out to eat. To see a selection of folding light magnifiers click here: Floor Lamp Magnifier
Floor lamp magnifiers come in different styles and with different features. The kind of magnifier you buy will depend on what task you are needing it for the most and where you are going to use it.
Floor lamp magnifiers are good for reading or performing hobbies in which you need to be hands free. To see a selection of floor lamp magnifiers click here: Floor Lamp Magnifier Swing Arm Magnifier LampIf you'd like the flexibility of being able to position and re-position your light and magnification right where you need it, consider a swing arm magnifier lamp.These magnifying lamps are available as desk lamps or floor lamps.
Magnifying Desk LampA magnifying desk lamp is helpful to have at the desk where you go through your mail, write your bills or balance your checkbook. To see a selection of desk magnifier lamps click here: LED Magnifier
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are small, solid light bulbs which are extremely energy-efficient. There are many benefits to this type of lighting, besides its longevity.
This is my father-in-laws favorite type of lighted magnifier. To learn more about this type of lighting click here: Ott Lite Magnifier LampOtt lighting provides a light that has less glare but better contrast than regular lighting. As your macular degeneration (AMD)progresses, your need for better lighting increases..and brighter isn't always better.To learn more about Ott magnifier lamps click here:
Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
Consider using lighted magnifying mirrors to help with your daily hygiene and make up. As your macular degeneration progresses you will need magnifiers for many of your daily tasks.
An illuminated magnifying mirror can make it so much easier to shave or to put on your make-up. To see a selection of lighted magnifying mirrors click here:
Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
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