February 28, 2008

Low Vision Aids To Help Those With Impaired Vision Enjoy Independent Living

Whether your vision is impaired due to Diabetes, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, or another disorder, one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of the condition can be maintaining an independent lifestyle. Reading the newspaper, a prescription bottle, and the label on a package of food are just a few of the daily living tasks that, up until this point, you probably took for granted. You are not alone: although estimates vary, there are roughly 10 million people in the United States that are considered legally blind or visually impaired.
Thanks to modern innovation in low vision aids, people who are visually impaired can still lead independent lifestyles. While these products will not perfect your vision, and are in no way designed to cure it, they can certainly improve the your outlook on the idea of independent living with impaired vision.
Magnifiers for Use at Home
Remember the old saying “Too much television is bad for you”? When you have a convenient low vision aid that plugs directly into your television to help you read, too much television is not enough! The Max Digital Handheld Magnifier, available in black and white as well as color, is easy to set up and uses the size […]

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