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?
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Products mentioned in our answer below are provided to inform you about the types of technologies available and have not been evaluated by CanAssist. They may or may not be appropriate for your particular situation. Some technologies and devices may require an in-person assessment. Speak with your health care provider for additional information and support.
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 (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:
- MagniPros 2X Magnifying Bar Magnifier Ruler (at Amazon Canada) magnifies text and helps keeps track of the line you are reading. The product costs about $20 to $30(CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
- For more maginification options check out CNIB non-electric magnification options.
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