Reading Magnifier

A reading magnifier is an important visual aid for those with macular degeneration.


As your AMD progresses you will need more light and more magnification.

Book Magnifier

If you are having trouble reading, you could start with just trying better lighting - a higher watt bulb or try reading near a window where there is lots of daylight coming in. Often less magnification is needed if better light is provided.

Click here to read more about lighting options: Lighting

If improved lighting does not offer enough help then consider a reading magnifier to help you read. They come in many different styles.

Think about where you like to read.

Do you like reading at a desk? Then get a desk magnifier.

Do you like to read in your favorite chair? Then get a floor lamp magnifier or a full page magnifier.

Desktop Magnifier

desktop magnifier, reading magnifier If you like to read at your desk, look for a lighted desktop magnifier that has an adjustable and flexible arm that lets you adjust the location of the magnifier to make for easy reading.

To see a selection of desktop magnifiers click here: Desktop Magnifier

Floor Lamp With Magnifier

floor lamp magnifier A floor lamp magnifier is the perfect magnifier if you enjoy reading in your favorite and most comfortable chair. By providing light and magnification you will find reading to be easier and more enjoyable.

To see a selection of floor lamp magnifiers click here: Floor Lamp With Magnifier

Full Page Magnifier

Rather than giving up reading your favorite magazine or newspaper, find ways to adapt. Using different magnifiers for different tasks will keep you reading and doing the things you enjoy.

Some of the features to look for in a full page reading magnifier are:

Magnification Power - usually around 2x to 4x

Large enough to magnify a full page of text -usually 8 1/2" by 11"

To see a selection of full page magnifiers click here: Full Page Magnifier

Kindle Reader

kindle 2, kindle reader,wireless reading device The new Kindle 2 is an electronic reading device that features enlarged fonts and crisp, clear text and an easy to read display.

You can increase the text size of your favorite book or newspaper by simply pushing a button.

If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size. Kindle has six adjustable font sizes. Now every book or newspaper can be large print.

It also has can convert text to speech if you'd like the book read out loud to you. Click here to learn more: Kindle Reader

Dome Magnifier

dome magnifier, reading magnifier

A dome magnifier is an inexpensive reading magnifier. It

√ easily slides across your favorite newspaper, magazine or book.

√ allows ambient light to flow from all surfaces to illuminate your reading material

√ is pre-focused so there is no need to hold it

This type of magnifier is an ideal reading aid for those with macular degeneration. To learn more about dome magnifiers click here: Dome Magnifier

Ott-Lite Magnifer Lamp

ott lite magnifier lamp

As your macular degeneration progresses you will need more light and more magnification. How well this applies to reading. You might want to consider an Ott-Lite Magnifier Lamp.

Ott 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. Ott lighting simulates the sun to provide colors that are

crisper, with

reduced glare and

better contrast.

To learn more about magnifying lamps with Ott lighting click here: Ott-Lite Magnifer Lamp



To see a selection of different reading magnifiers (and an especially high quality full page magnifier) click here:

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