The Jupiter portable electronic magnifier is an indispensable everyday and on-the-go low vision assistive device. It offers lighting adjustments, magnification adjustments and image capture/freeze screen features for optimal functionality.

Full sighted people use optical devices such as magnifiers and telescopes to help read small print, see distant objects and follow sports action more easily. Children with visual impairments also find these kinds of low vision aids helpful.

Optical Devices

Optic devices utilize lenses or prisms to magnify, reduce or alter images on the eye’s retina. They may be hand-held, rested on stands or integrated into eyeglass frames; optical devices may assist people with low vision in functioning more independently.

Magnifiers are one of the most common low vision optical devices and can either be handheld or mounted onto an arm for use. Different kinds of magnifiers exist for various tasks from reading to sewing; all work by magnifying an image so it can be more easily read.

Additional low vision devices include closed-circuit television (CCTV) and video magnifiers, high-tech systems which enlarge printed material or objects by electronically projecting them on a screen. These devices can help patients overcome problems caused by poor contrast sensitivity – an issue common among people living with low vision. CCTVs and video magnifiers can also assist people who have difficulty reading standard print; they can be programmed to display white on black to help distinguish letters and lines more easily.

Monocular telescopes can also improve distance vision. While monocular telescopes may seem complicated at first, practice can make using one easy. Just be careful to only use it when safe and convenient; using it while walking could put the user at risk for falling down stairs or striking against street furniture.

At an eye exam, any low vision device should be tried out on the patient to ensure they have sufficient distance visual acuity to use it safely and effectively. It would also be prudent to have on hand an array of non-optical, electronic, and optical testing devices such as close up lenses, autorefractors, visual field analyzers etc for testing purposes.

A large portable 5x cosmetic makeup mirror can assist a low vision patient with applying make-up and seeing details on small items, like jewellery or coins. With its 8.8cm diameter and two strong suction cups that will adhere securely to mirrors or windows without damage being done to either, a 5x cosmetic makeup mirror provides great assistance when applying make-up to help make-up application and viewing details clearly.

Lighted Reading Aids

A lighted reading aid is a visual device that uses illumination to magnify words and letters, often handheld or mounted on adjustable stands. Some models feature LED screens while others are battery powered – these handheld magnifiers are great for spot reading items like medicine bottles with ingredients or labels on them, oven dial prices or labels and labels on oven dials etc. However, only your low vision specialist can recommend which handheld lighted magnifier would work best for you.

Handheld magnifiers that fit comfortably in one’s pocket are one of the most commonly used reading aids for spot reading, being lightweight and portable enough for daily use. Although pocket magnifiers provide clear text illumination at close range, their use requires holding them at a specific distance in order to maximize clarity – not ideal for long reading sessions like books or newspapers.

Lighted reading aids are available for most people with low vision, ranging from simple handheld devices to more complex electronic systems that are portable. They can be used for reading, writing, computer use and watching television – among other activities. Some may require a prescription from your eye doctor because they’re tailored specifically to meet your individual needs.

At the core of any effective reading aid is its brightness: too much glare can limit their effectiveness even with magnification at its highest setting. You may need to improve lighting in your home in order to reduce shadows and glare; you can achieve this by adjusting light levels or placing lamps near where you do your reading.

An effective way of increasing the brightness of a lighted reading aid is attaching a line guide to its base magnifier. This has been shown to alleviate some difficulties associated with manipulating it and increase reading speed, as well as reduce eye strain while reading.

Full-field lighted mirrors combine the benefits of handheld and stand magnifiers into one convenient device, providing a view of an entire page that can be quickly navigated around to locate what you are searching for quickly. Plus, these lightweight devices are easy to store away for both reading and writing use!

Portable Electronic Magnifiers

Electronic magnifiers have quickly become the go-to solution for reading and writing with low vision, helping people read more easily, complete more tasks independently and live more comfortably than before.

Magnifiers are an integral component of many low vision aids and should be utilized with other devices, such as the lighted mirror or hand-held magnifying glass for increased clarity. There is a variety of magnifiers available ranging from traditional optical models to handheld video digital ones and some can even be used with tablets or smartphones for added versatility and convenience.

Handheld electronic magnifiers can provide convenient on-the-go reading and writing solutions, like viewing price tags in stores or signing credit card receipts. Lightweight handheld magnifiers make them easy to carry around, while their large, high contrast images on their screens can benefit those suffering from age related macular degeneration or conditions like glaucoma, cataracts or diabetic retinopathy who have reduced vision.

Desktop electronic magnifiers are highly adaptable devices with a range of magnification power and advanced features. Some desktop magnifiers may act as one-stop solutions for many activities while others may specialize in one area such as reading, writing, grooming self-viewing mirror imaging or connecting with computers – among many more!

Portable electronic magnifiers often include built-in cameras to project magnified images onto a monitor or screen for easier viewing. Some portable magnifiers feature viewing panels which rest atop printed materials to enable you to adjust brightness, contrast, and color accordingly. Other designs resemble iPad-esque tablets and feature small LED screens which display magnified views when held close to printed material.

There are handheld electronic devices available that convert written text to computer voice, enabling a user to simply speak out the words and have the device read them aloud. These “text-to-speech” devices can be an invaluable aid for individuals living with macular degeneration, stroke, dementia or any condition which impairs visual function.

Fitover USA

Fitover USA provides top-of-the-line assistive devices for blindness and low vision. Their staff assists individuals in finding solutions tailored specifically to their needs, and offer training on assistive devices so patients become familiar with them for use at home, work and socially. Mrs D wears non-prescription fitover sunglasses polarized yellow non-prescription fitover sunglasses from Fitover USA in order to reduce glare and enhance contrast while still having access to her regular prescription glasses as needed; additionally she uses large checks, large print playing cards from Bingo cards for reading/writing purposes as well as large checks, large print playing cards from Fitover USA as lighted magnifiers for reading/writing purposes.