Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen
Low Vision Glasses For Macular Degeneration
Even if your vision is low, there is still hope to enjoy life to its fullest. Visual aids like magnifying glasses and closed circuit television devices can assist with day-to-day tasks like reading, sewing or cooking. Knowledge is key when it comes to combatting vision loss, and a trained low vision specialist can recommend products…
Low Vision Optical and Non Optical Devices
Magnifiers and telescopes are useful optical low vision devices that help those with poor sight see objects up close, while even sighted people rely on such devices from time to time, such as when reading directions written in small print or watching sporting events on television. Non-optical low vision devices alter environmental perception by increasing…
Magnifying Glasses For Macular Degeneration
Magnifiers provide those suffering from macular degeneration with the tools needed to improve their vision, offering various shapes, sizes, powers and illuminations to suit different types of vision issues. “Dry” macular degeneration causes the macula to thin, blurring the central vision and often restricting one’s ability to read, drive or thread a needle. Prismatic Magnifying…
Zoomax Luna 6 – Your Low Vision Solution on the Go
Luna S is equipped with an advanced image processor and auto-focus camera, guaranteeing sharp images even during fast movement or high contrast color modes. Its lightweight design and impressive 8 hour battery autonomie enable comfortable use wherever life may lead. With its convenient handle and wireless charge feature, this watch makes for easy transportation for…
Tools For the Blind and Visually Impaired
Tools for the blind and visually impaired include nonoptical and optical devices to make it easier to perform common tasks. These tools can help people who are blind navigate new environments independently. Computer engineers at UC Santa Cruz have developed smart phones that can recognize color patterns in landmarks to direct users where to go.…
Maxivision Tablets For Eye Health
Maxivision has earned its place at the forefront of eye care through pioneering surgeries and eye treatments that are unparalleled, such as Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Hyderabad and across India. One such procedure is available here at Maxivision: the Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery. Maxivision provides an extensive selection of eye care products and supplements, all rigorously…
Portable Digital Magnifier
Portable digital magnifiers offer powerful magnification in an easily portable handheld device, perfect for reading, writing, self-viewing (mirror imaging for grooming purposes), distance viewing and other uses. Some offer additional features, like image capture and computer connectivity; others specialize in aiding specific visual impairments. Handheld Electronic Magnifiers Handheld electronic magnifiers are small enough to fit…
The Smartlux Digital – A Portable Video Magnifier For Low Vision
The Smartlux Digital is a portable video magnifier featuring a 5 inch LCD display, offering magnification from 5x-12x. With its quick 50 fps refresh rate it removes smearing and ghosting while its photo button allows freeze frame images or capture that can be stored directly on its internal storage (8GB capacity). Furthermore, there’s USB connectivity…
Eschenbach Visolux Digital
The Eschenbach Visolux Digital HD is a 7 inch hand-held video magnifier designed to make reading and writing easier. It boasts magnification from 2x to 22x, an HD camera, HDMI/USB connectivity, and multiple modes for use. Visolux features several distinctive functions, such as Dynamic Line Scrolling which restricts sliding motion of the loupe and fast…
Zoomax Luna 24 Pro HD
The Luna 24 Pro HD monitor offers both basic functionality as well as options and upgrades, to meet user preferences. Users may select from among 21 color image modes with fixed hues; various reading lines or masks; as well as up to 70x forward/backward scaling modes. MONITOR lwdm’ww yddw y wl y d lshkl smt…
Eschenbach Magnifier 10x – A Must-Have For Jewelers and Goldsmiths
Eschenbach offers a selection of hand-held magnifiers to meet a range of professional uses, such as illuminated magnifiers with calculated light guidance that direct all available illumination directly onto objects as well as three lighting settings using snap-on filters – popular with watchmakers and goldsmiths for precise work. High Power Magnifiers Individuals having difficulty reading…
Purchasing a Lighted Dome Magnifier
Purchasing a Lighted Dome Magnifier A lighted dome magnifier is a plano-convex lens used to magnify objects by increasing light transmission. They may be hand held or hands free and some come equipped with built-in lights to improve visibility in low lighting environments. When selecting one for crafts, inspection, assembly or precision tasks it’s important…
