Low Vision Devices

Standalone magnifiers allow individuals with low vision to enlarge documents and read text without a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Learn about some of the features and choices available on the market.

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What Are Low Vision Optical Devices?

What Are Low Vision Optical Devices? Low vision optical devices include a variety of devices, such as stand and hand-held magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, loupes, and small telescopes. Because […]

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Helpful Non-Optical Devices for Low Vision

By Bryan Gerritsen, M.A., CLVT Edited by Maureen A. Duffy, M.S., CVRT What Are Low Vision Non-Optical Devices? Low-vision non-optical devices can include a number of adaptations, such as reading […]

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