Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration
Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration
Vision aids for macular degeneration include a variety of gadgets and tools such as magnifiers, lights, bold print books, and contrasting colored measuring cups that allow you to enjoy everyday pleasures such as reading, playing cards, baking, and watching movies.Check out and explore these visual aids for macular degeneration. If you want to share with others what your favorite visual aid is, or see what others are saying click here: Best Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration Low Vision Magnifiers
There is a huge variety in magnifiers and if you get the "wrong" one it may not be helpful to you. It is important to choose a magnifier with the right power for your eyesight and to learn how to use it correctly to benefit from it. Magnifiers are probably the most useful of all visual aids for macular degeneration. Find out why you should choose the weakest magnifier that doesn't cause you eye strain by clicking here: Low Vision Magnifiers Low Vision Lighting
Improved and correct lighting may be one of the most overlooked and yet one of the simplest ways to help you see better. There are different kinds of lighting that will help you see better and allow you to use a lower powered magnifier. To help you get the most out of your lighting click here to read more:
Lighting
Talking Wrist WatchA talking watch features a clear voice that announces the time when you push a button.They come in a variety of attractive styles for men and for women with features like alarms and large bold numbers. To learn more click here: Talking Wrist Watch Long Distance VisionIs it hard for you to distinguish the face of your choir director or read road signs or watch TV? Just as there are magnifiers for close up vision there are telescopic lenses for seeing in the distance.And... just like the magnifiers, the type of telescopic device you buy depends on what task you want to use it for. There are hand held monocular telescopes (for use with one eye) and binoculars (for both eyes), as well as telescopes that are mounted to your eye glasses. A prescription may be required, as well as special training from a low vision specialist. To read more about binocular vision click here:
Binocular Vision
Large Print BooksLarge print books can allow you to continue to do one of my most favorite past times - reading.Not all large print books are the same font or contrast so there are a few things you should know before buying your large print books. Click here to find out more: Large Print Books - Read this before you Buy Large Button PhoneBefore you buy a new phone read this article about what features are important. Features such as large number buttons and speed dialing are helpful tools to help one adapt to vision loss.You can also get talking caller ID and amplified sound for those who are hard of hearing. Read more about low vision phones by clicking here: Large Button Phone Large Number WatchIf you are over the age of 50 and for sure if you have macular degeneration, reading the numbers on an average watch is difficult at best and usually not even possible - especially in low light.Just get a large number watch with dark black numbers on a crisp white background and you may be able to be on time for everything.
Large Number Watch
Computer Screen MagnifierComputers are one of the most often used forms of low vision technology. Visual aids for macular degeneration not only include a pc screen magnifier but also special text to speech software.There are ways to enlarge the print, reduce the glare and increase the contrast so that you can surf away on the internet. Click here to read more:
Computer Screen Magnifier
Talking ComputerTalking computers will search topics, news, weather and read it back to you. They can be voice activated which means you just speak the commands and the computer will do it. Don't try this with a family member :)You can also speak into any e-mail program and your voice will convert to text and simply state send and it will go. How amazing is that! To read more about these visual aids for macular degeneration click here:
Talking Computers
Low Vision CCTVLow Vision CCTV (closed circuit television) allows you to see recipe cards, photographs, your mail, prescription bottles and more.Now many of them have mirrors so you can magnify yourself for a better shave or to put on your make-up. It's best to talk with your low vision specialist before you make a purchase or have a free in-home demonstration to see if it will help you with your reading or for other viewing purposes. Click here to read more:
Low Vision CCTV
Electronic Reading Device
An electronic reading device is a low vision technology that uses e-ink for sharper contrast and also features the ability to adjust the font to a size that makes it possible to read without eye strain.Books, magazines, and newspapers come directly to your wireless reading device so that there is no need for a computer. Enjoy reading with a larger font and the ability to adjust contrast and glare. Those with macular degeneration can continue to enjoy their favorite authors, periodicals or newspapers with this low vision technology. Click here to learn more:
Electronic Reading Device
Macular Degeneration Glasses
Macular degeneration glasses for magnifying distance is just as important as magnifiers for close up tasks. These glasses can be used for watching movies, enjoying a play, admiring your grandchild's face, golfing, gardening - really any activity where you need something several feet away to be magnified. Dr. Henry Greene the co-founder of Ocutech, explains to us how these glasses work, how someone might know if they would benefit from these glasses and where to get evaluated.
Macular Degeneration Glasses for Distance Vision
Keep Cooking if you want to!
There is no reason why macular degeneration should keep you from cooking and making your own meals or entertaining others in your home. Many of these low vision kitchen gadgets are very affordable and easy to use. Click here to read more about a variety of these visual aids for macular degeneration:
Cooking with Low Vision Aids
Book Magnifier
You may have found yourself reading less and less - because it does take more effort to read with macular degeneration. However, the less you read the more you will lose this ability. The three most important considerations to read without eye strain are: 1. Direct lighting Use an adjustable gooseneck lamp to adjust the light onto the reading material 2. Font Size Get large print books from your library or book store. 3. A book magnifier Instead of giving up, find out how a book magnifier can make reading enjoyable again: Book Magnifier Have Fun with Low Vision GamesKeep playing your favorite games like Bridge or Uno ...or learn some new ones like Sequence.Playing games helps to keep you interacting with others as well as keeping your brain sharp. Click here to find out about several low vision games:
Low Vision Games
Large Print Playing CardsHave 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 slow you down. Find ways to adjust - this one is an easy one. Buy low vision playing cards with bold, bright colors. Remaining 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 - is vital to your emotional and mental health. Large Print Playing Cards Large Print ChecksLarge print checks make it possible to continue writing your own bills and maintaining your own finances.Check with your local bank, most of them will offer these checks as one of your options. Always keep your checks plain with no designs or graphics for easier viewing. Large Print Checks Low Vision Aids for WritingDon't let macular degeneration keep you from writing.Click here to read about some simple tips and inexpensive visual aids for macular degeneration that will help keep you writing your checks, grocery lists, and letters.
Low Vision Aids for Writing
Talking Clocks
Talking clocks will announce the time and often have large number displays so it is easy to see. You may want to know about some special features, like clocks that tell you what time it is or ones that display the month and date, before you make your purchase. Click here to see a selection of talking clocks:
Talking Clocks
Talking CalculatorA talking calculator is a handy, inexpensive visual aid for those with macular degeneration.These calculators offer volume adjustment, large digital displays, a repeat feature and some have a headset. They are battery operated.
Talking Calculator
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