Low vision lamps, magnifiers: What can help my dad read despite his vision loss?

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What can help my dad read despite his vision loss?

Question

Dad’s vision loss is affecting his ability to read the books and magazines he enjoys so much. What can you recommend to help with this?

Our answer

Specialized lamps and magnifiers can be useful in helping individuals with vision loss to read, and may be helpful for your father’s situation. Check out the CNIB Smart Life Store to view their selection of magnification devices.

Below are direct links to some products that you may also want to explore:

Specialized lamps:

  • LED Floor and Table Lamp with 2X Magnifier, by CNIB Smart LifeLED Floor and Table Lamp with 2X Magnifier (at CNIB Smart Life) has LED lights that surround a large 5 inch wide two times magnification lens. Similar devices can also be purchased from other online retailers, including amazon.ca. These products range in price from about $150 to $200(CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
  • Verilux SmartLight Natural Spectrum LED Desk Lamp (at Walmart Canada) provides greater contrast while reading or doing other up close tasks. This device can also be purchased at a number of other online retailers, including amazon.ca, and costs about $60 to $100(CDN), plus additional shipping fees.

Magnifiers:

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