As an occupational therapist, I work with a lot of people who have vision impairments. Here is a list of some of the low tech to high tech vision aids that can help people with low vision like macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other vision impairmen...
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Low Tech
These are the lower tech tools to assist with compensating for vision loss.
Helps keep socks matched in the laundry. Especially those navy,black,dark gray ones that can look so similar.
Sock Locks
This can help with reading keybord keys with low vision. Easy to apply to an existing keyboard.
Large Print Key-Top Stickers - Black On Yellow ...
Great for labeling the microwave, oven, laundry machines and so much more! A true low vision must have!
Mixed Bump Dots, Mixed Sizes and Colors - 80ct
This is one on the most simple yet comprehensive labeling systems for low vision and blindness!
Reizen Talking Label Wand - Voice Labeling System - Maxi Aids
Great for assisting with reading, writing checks, and crafts with low vision or aging eyes. Get the one with the stand so that it is hands free!
MAGNIPROS 5X Large LED Full Page Magnifier
Great for measuring hot liquids!
Liquid Level Indicator
These lights are great for increasing task lighting for low vision.
Ottlite
High Tech
Best low vision and blindness technology in Chattanooga!
Mountain View Low Vision Services
Love that it has a feature that can describe things to you. Great features for voice operating and there are also screen reading functions! Great for leisure games, checking the weather, and you can also make and receive calls.
Echo Show
Great and simple large screen magnifier! Can be used in so many ways!
Merlin Family of Low Vision Video Magnifiers – EnhancedVision
Great high tech low vision tools!
LVI America offers fantastic aids to people with visual impairments
Wearable reading assistance and face recognition!
OrCam MyEye 3 Pro - Revolutionize Your Vision with Cutting-Edge ...
Great portable text to speech reading option!
The Ultimate AI Reading Device for the Visually Impaired - OrCam
Great labeling option for someone who is really proficient with their smart phone!
WayAround
Apps
Great free app that you can use like facetime to ask a volunteer for assistance. All calls are private and confidential!
Be My Eyes - See the world together
Great free app that can help with reading, identifying money, colors, and barcodes.
