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Low vision aids do just that - they aid in enhancing the vision that you do have. As your macular degeneration progresses there are many ways to adjust and adapt to vision loss. Vision Aids for Macular DegenerationVision aids for macular degeneration include large button remotes to talking calculators. There are solutions to your low vision. If you give up the things you enjoy too easily, a sense of hopelessness and depression can set in. But when you find new ways to read, watch TV, use the phone, cook a dessert, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and independence. Listed below are several low vision solutions that will make everyday living a bit easier. Low Vision Phone
You will find extra large numbers and high contrast on low vision phones - making them easy to see and use.
Many of them have talk back keypad numbers or have talking caller-ID. To learn more about easy to use low vision phones click here: Low Vision Phone Large Button Cell PhoneAlthough I am not a big cell phone user, it is a good idea to have one for those occassions when you need to get a hold of someone.My father in law who has wet macular degeneration got lost at an airport and couldn't find his gate. He almost missed his flight - if he'd had a cell phone he could have called his wife who was anxiously waiting for him at the gate. Of course a cell phone won't do you any good if you can't see the numbers or if the buttons are so small that it's hard to press the right one. Finding a simple to use and easy to read cell phone is a very helpful visual aid. Large Button Cell Phone Low Vision TechnologyLow vision technology incorporates electronic magnifiers and special computer screen magnifying software. There is software that allows you to use the computer with voice commands instead of typing and will read out loud to you your e-mails, the weather, stock reports or other information found on the web. To read more about these low vision aids click here: Low Vision TechnologyLow Vision Aids for WritingWriting becomes more difficult as macular degeneration progresses. It is important to continue to find ways to adapt rather than give up or quit. Check out these low cost aids to help you keep writing - whether it is to simply write a check or to write a special note to a friend or family member. Low Vision Aids for WritingLow Vision CCTV
A low vision CCTV is an electronic magnifier and a device that you will find very helpful as your macular degeneration increases. CCTV stands for closed circuit television. It really is quite simple. The special camera focuses on what you want to see (i.e. a pill bottle, a check, a photograph etc,) and displays it on a large screen. This is one of the more expensive low vision aids, but a very useful one. Click here to learn more:
Low Vision CCTV
Low Vision Clocks
Low vision clocks offer bold, bright numbers with LED lighting and some will even state the time for you. Click here to see a selection:
Low Vision Clocks
Low Vision Magnifiers
From desk top magnifiers to pocket magnifiers or TV screen magnifiers - there is a magnifier for every need. As your macular degeneration progresses you will need more magnification. You will also need different magnifiers for different tasks. Click here to learn more:
Low Vision Magnifiers
Low Vision LightingAs your macular degeneration progresses you will need more light - in more places and brighter light that doesn't produce glare. To learn about different kinds of lighting and what kind is best for those with macular degeneration click here: Low Vision LightingLow vision Electronic Reading Device
An electronic reading device is a low vision technology that reads books, magazines, newspapers and blogs. With many options to magnify the font and adjust the contrast, many people with macular degeneration are reading again.Those with macular degeneration can continue to enjoy their favorite authors, periodicals or newspaper through this text to speech converter. Electronic Reading Device Computer Low Vision AidsScreen magnifiers, software magnification, and large number keyboards can keep you enjoying your computer. Or consider a talking computer program - a program that will read your e-mails or another program that responds to voice commands, like "look up the weather." To learn more about this low vision technology click here: Computer Low Vision AidsCooking and Low Vision
Bold numbered measuring cups, talking microwaves, and timers can keep you in the kitchen if you want to.To learn about other products to help with cooking and tips for adjusting in the kicthen click here:
Cooking and Low Vision
Large Print Books
If reading is becoming more of a challenge find ways to adapt with reading magnifiers, better lighting and large print books. You may need all three.It is easy to purchase large print books on line or you can get them for free from The National Association for the Vision Impaired, in New York. To learn more click here: Large Print Books Large Print ChecksYou can continue to keep your own financial records and bill writing with just a few inexpensive visual aids - like large print checks and check register. To learn more about these aids, where you can purchase them and some other tips for low vision writing and book keeping click here: Large Print ChecksLow Vision Games
Don't underestimate the value of low vision games. Interacting with other people and challenging our minds with games is an important strategy in adjusting to AMD and to aging. Don't give up games you enjoy like Bridge or Scrabble.Large print playing cards or large print Scrabble keep those with macular degeneration interacting socially and mentally. There are many other games available in large, bold print. Click here to see a selection of low vision games.
Low Vision Games
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