The “Nightmare” of Social Distancing for the Visually Impaired Forbes magazine recently published an article describing social distancing as a “nightmare” for blind people. In this unprecedented era of COVID-19, most people depend on their...
LED Task Lamp Like No Other The real question is, what’s NOT to love? The Stella LED task lamp is a fantastic option for low vision task lighting. Here’s a quick list of what makes the Stella TWO lamp unique. No bulb replacements, ever (!)...
Each night, Eleanor picks up her favorite novel, ready to dive into the next chapter. It’s a familiar routine, bringing comfort and relaxation as the day draws to a close. These past few weeks, however, Eleanor struggles to focus her eyes on the page. ...
Seeing vertical lines in vision as wavy, when they should appear straight, is a possible sign of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration symptoms are important to be aware of as we age. Macular degeneration (also know as age-related macular degeneration) is an...
ABC news recently reported that coronavirus restrictions have put extra burdens on the blind and low vision community. Here is our shortlist of resources that may help.* Work & Education Tutorial videos for using Zoom with a screen reader Online classes covering...
It’s the Spring Equinox! Budding trees, chirping birds, warm breezes… the first signs of spring will soon arrive, even in the midst of these trying times. March 19 marks the astronomical first day of spring — earlier than it’s been in over a...
Adventures in reading I can still recite the words of the theme song to the 1980s PBS children’s television show, Reading Rainbow. “Butterfly in the sky, I can fly twice as high, take a look, it’s in a book, reading rainbow!” Along with the...
New Portable Video Magnifier for New Possibilities Optelec, a leading manufacturer of low vision technology, has just introduced a new portable video magnifier: the Compact 10 HD. What makes the Compact 10 HD unique? The Compact 10 HD functions similarly to a desktop...
There is no substitute for a quality in-home product demo. At AdaptiVision, we believe in the importance of demonstrating our products for our customers in their home (or office) environment. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to come to you — so...
Importance of task lighting for low vision Did you know that only 12.5% of light from an average room ceiling light falls on your desk’s working area? That is why task lighting is crucial to preventing eye strain. Task Lighting for Low Vision 1) Consider the benefits...
