{"id":11019,"date":"2021-05-03T10:19:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T10:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=11019"},"modified":"2021-07-18T20:04:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T20:04:07","slug":"reading-tips-for-people-with-low-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/top-home-tips-for-low-vision\/reading-tips-for-people-with-low-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Tips For People With Low Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Approximately 3.22 million people in the United States have a visual impairment.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For people with a visual impairment, reading is often one of the most difficult challenges. Many people with low stop reading altogether, because what used to be an effortless and enjoyable activity now requires preparation and a lot of adjustment.<\/p>\n<p><b>There are many low vision devices that can make reading easier and more rewarding for people with macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, tunnel vision and other low vision conditions<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience low vision,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"> <b>contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a> near you who can prescribe\u00a0 a low vision device to help you read without difficulty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/top-home-tips-for-low-vision\/top-10-tips-for-improving-low-vision-at-home\/\">Top 10 Tips for Improving Low Vision at Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p>Below you will find a list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/low-vision\/guide-to-low-vision-magnifiers\/\"> low vision magnifiers<\/a>, aids, devices, and strategies that can help people with low vision read more easily and comfortably.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Low Vision Devices for Reading<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Reading Magnifier<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>The most commonly used visual aid is a hand-held magnifier, for reading.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the correct power, magnifiers allow people with low vision to reading labels, oven dials, and the text on medicine bottles. There are different kinds of magnifiers, including small pocket magnifiers, full-page illuminated magnifiers, and magnifiers that are mounted on adjustable stands.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your low vision optometrist which device and power will best allow you to read what is most important for you.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Video Magnifier<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>While traditional optical magnifiers, such as magnifying glasses, are generally helpful, some people benefit more from a video magnifier.<\/p>\n<p><b>A video magnifier, or closed-circuit television (CCTV), has a camera that transmits magnified images (up to 50x or higher) and displays them on a large monitor or TV screen<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Portable Electronic Magnifiers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A portable electronic magnifier resembles an iPad or tablet. By holding this device in front of reading material, you can view the magnified version on its LED screen.<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. High-Power Reading Glasses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Strong magnifying reading eyeglasses enable a person with severe visual impairment to read fine print.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Tele-Microscopic Glasses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Tele-microscopic lenses are mounted on top of eyeglass lenses and may be prescribed for one or both eyes. They allow people with low vision to read, write, use a computer, and perform other tasks at a comfortable distance.<\/p>\n<p>Certain low vision devices require a prescription from an eye doctor as they are custom-made for a patients specific needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Contact an eye doctor near you<\/b><\/a>, who will help determine which vision devices and aids are best for your needs and level of vision impairment.<\/p>\n<h2><b>More strategies to help your reading<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Increase Contrast<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to ensure a sharp contrast between the text being read and its background.<\/p>\n<p>For example, newspapers don&#8217;t offer much contrast because the grey letters sit on an off-white background.<\/p>\n<p>Many electronic screens allow a person to tailor the contrast to their needs, such as black lettering on a white background or black lettering on a yellow background.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Increase Lighting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Increasing the amount and type of lighting can greatly improve reading ability in those with low vision.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Large Print Books or Larger Fonts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Large print books include larger fonts, more spacing and better contrast, making it easier and more enjoyable to read.<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Adjust Settings on your smart phone<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Smart phones have various settings specifically designed for low vision. These range from large fonts to read-aloud SMS messaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/\">Guide to Low Vision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a> with an eye doctor near you for more advice on reading with low vision and to learn about what low vision aids and devices would be best for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 3.22 million people in the United States have a visual impairment. 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