Benefits

Macular degeneration requires many individuals to use magnification in their work, hobbies and daily life activities. There are various products available to them to help with this need; handheld magnifiers to large monitors for computers all can make life easier, from making text easier to see to relieving eye strain. Some operating systems even come equipped with these devices! In addition to enlarging text these products also improve contrast and color to make computer use simpler overall.

A hands free magnifier is another popular solution, as these magnifiers clamp onto tables or countertops to free your hands for other activities such as sewing, fly tying, jewelry making or working on electrical wiring projects. Most come equipped with adjustable arms so you can position both light and magnifier where necessary; some even feature bright LED lights which won’t burn out quickly!

Portable electronic magnifiers are an easy and portable way to increase magnification power while traveling. Equipped with a built-in camera, these magnifiers use images and text displayed on a screen for easy viewing, plus feature handles with folding arms for ease of use and can even connect directly to TV screens for increased screen size and enhanced colors.

There is a wide variety of handheld electronic magnifiers on the market, ranging from handheld models to larger video magnifiers that connect directly to television or monitors and provide up to 50-fold magnification. These magnifiers make an ideal solution for individuals needing magnification while doing computer work or reading newspapers or magazines.

Low vision aids now available on computers include screen magnification and special software that reads out aloud the words that you type on screen. These tools can be invaluable to those living with macular degeneration who rely on their computer for staying in touch with family and friends, and those having difficulties typing faster due to hand-eye coordination issues.

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When looking for a hand held magnifier to assist with spot reading, it’s essential to consider lens size and magnification power. My father-in-law uses one that measures 5 inches round with optical quality lens with LED lights as well as folding up for convenient storage with an easy light switch on its handle – plus takes just one AAA battery that’s easily available and convenient to replace!

An invaluable tool is a pair of high-grade stainless steel tweezers. These allow the operator to nudge or pick up parts with minimal contact surfaces; making a significant contribution towards sorting all those tiny electronic components with only millimeters of surface area per part number.