Low Vision Reading Aids
Vision Aids for Macular DegenerationWith the use of proper lighting, low vision rehabilitation, large print books, electronic book readers, and magnifying reading glasses you can continue to enjoy reading your favorite magazines, newspapers and books.
Large Print BooksToday there is such a variety of books and magazines that come in large and bolder print. They can be purchased at some book stores, ordered on line or found for free at your local library.Consider switching to large print books as your macular degeneration progresses. Do not give up reading - large print books offer bolder print, larger fonts and pages that have less glare. To find out how to buy large print books or how to obtain them for free click here: Large Print Books Low Vision Lighting
One of the simplest ways to help with your reading is to get adequate and better light. With macular degeneration, lighting is so critical and improving the kind of light or amount of light can really help you see your reading material so much better. Click here to read more about lighting: Low Vision Lighting Electronic Book ReadersConsider electronic book readers like the Kindle 2. Books, magazines and newspapers are easily downloaded to this portable and lightweight electronic book reader. No need for a computer.An e book reader features the ability to adjust and magnify the font or zoom the text that your are reading. The Kindle 2 has the ability to read the text out loud if you prefer. To learn more click here: Electronic Book Readers Reading Magnifier
There are many types of magnifiers to assist you with your reading. While a hand held magnifier is good for spot reading - such as checking a bill or looking at a simple instruction sheet they are NOT good for reading books or long articles.Instead choose a reading magnifier that is hands free and provides light. The combination of magnification and illumination will make the biggest difference is being able to see words well enough to read. A lighted full page magnifier with an adjustable arm has been my father-in-law's favorite reading magnifier. The bright LED lights means he needs less magnification, which means he can see more words on a page. Click here to learn more about the features of a lighted, full page, reading magnifier: Full Page Magnifier Low Vision CCTV
A low vision CCTV - closed circuit television - projects your reading material onto a monitor, a regular television or a computer screen.
The most expensive models have large, 17"- 19", flat screen monitors and run around $3,000. You can buy a CCTV that uses your own TV set and that runs around $1,500. Benefits of a CCTV are: √ You can sit as close to the screen as necessary √ It can be adjusted for degree of magnification √ It can be adjusted for brightness and contrast To read more about low vision CCTV click here: Low Vision CCTV Magnifying Reading GlassesMagnifying reading glasses are the most commonly prescribed low vision aid. Patients often think that they have the strongest reading eyeglasses available - this is not necessarily true.That is why it is so important to see a low vision specialist. Special reading glasses can be made up to 20X power although rarely do patients need that much power for reading. The advantages of magnifying reading glasses are: √ Hands-free to hold reading material √ Widest field of view — this will help with speed reading √ Cosmetically acceptable —resembles regular glasses √ Good for prolonged reading To learn more click here: 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. Find out how you can try a 10 day trial for free and have large print news brought to you daily. Large Print Newspapers Free Books on Tape
The National Libray Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides FREE Braille and recorded materials through the Libary of Congress.
Each state is serviced by a library that loans the cassette player and books on tape. You can request an application by calling 1-800-424-8567. To read more about how to get audio books, audio magazines and free large print books click here: Free Books on Tape Cheap Audio BooksCheap audio books can be listened to on your Kindle reader, Barnes and Noble Nook, iPod, laptop computer or just about any other electronic device out there.Of course audio books can still be listened to using CD or traditional tape players. The best and easiest resource is to first check with your local library. Our library carries a nice selection of books on tape and will try to fulfill requests when possible.
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