Low Vision Aids

Refraction, Low Vision, Contact Lens Unit

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Classification

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Low Vision Aids

Optical
Devices
• Magnifying Nonoptical Assistive
Spectacles Devices Technologies
• Hand Magnifiers
• Stand Magnifiers
• Telescopes

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Optical Devices

Magnifying Hand Stand Telescopes

Spectacles Magnifiers Magnifiers

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Magnifying Spectacles
(High Plus Reading Glasses)

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Hand Magnifiers

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Stand Magnifiers

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Telescopes

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Nonoptical Devices
 Relative size devices
 Large print materials
 Reduces glare
 Typoscope / reading signature
 Glare reduction lenses/filters
 Adjusts or provides a
comfortable working
distance
 Reading stand
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 Enhances contrast
 Good lighting on object or
print
 Reading Lamp
 Bold lined paper
 Writing guide
 Contrast enhancing
lenses/filters
 Changes to Environment
 Control or adjust light/glare
with hat, eye shade or lamp,
sunglasses
 Organize space with less clutter.
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Assistive Technologies

Video Computer Other assistive

magnification hardware and devices for daily
systems software living
• closed circuit • screen • talking scales
televisions magnification, • color identifiers
(CCTVs) • synthesized speech • talking compasses
• portable video • tactile display
magnification
devices

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 Thank You

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