| gadeula |
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on 25-Apr-02 04:24 PM
Can you see things clearly? Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Remember the first time you put them on? Weren't you amazed at what you had been missing? Didn't it change your attitude about doing what was once too hard, or even impossible?
Eye glasses aren't the only way to improve vision. Magnifiers come in all shapes and sizes: hold them in your hand, hang them on your glasses, lay them over a page, suspend them over a desk, or even hang them around your neck if you want. You can also find lighted magnifiers. They work well to improve not only the size of the text, but they also increase the contrast. One of the highest tech examples of a magnifier is a "closed circuit television" or CCTV.
A CCTV magnifies text, pictures, personal letters, cards and even bills onto a television screen so that they are easier to read. The electronic magnifier allows the user to find the magnification that is just right for him. It can even change black print on white paper to white print on a black background. That reduces the glare for some people and makes it easier to read.
Many magazines, papers, catalogs and books, etc. come in large print versions. Call the publication you subscribe to and ask for an alternate format if you need it. If large print does not help you, they may have Braille, an audio tape or computer disk. Your local library and bookstore probably have a large print section . . . Check it out!
Like games? Many of them come in large print or Braille versions too!
Need help writing on lines, etc.? A writing guide can help you write checks, address envelopes and write letters.
Having trouble distinguishing a five-dollar bill from a twenty? There are devices that "read" money for you! If you do not pour drinks anymore because you tend to spill, there are devices that can help you out with that too! These are just a few of the many things that can help a person with poor vision stay vital and active.
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