Aids for the Blind Promote Independent Living
Low Vision aids or Macular Degeneration aids are required in our home. My husband has been legally blind for over twenty years. He suffers from a combination of macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa and, the doctors say, a host of other diseases of the eyes. Since his diagnosis, we have learned which aids for the blind are most helpful for him. This lens will showcase some of the best low vision products I have been able to find.
Are you looking for talking watches or a PVO Electronic Portable Color Magnifier or are you searching for a no-frills cell phone? Remember that people who are not legally blind, but do have other sight difficulties, will find these highly advanced low vision products helpful! Scroll down for extensive reviews of these products and more! Enjoy!
Click on any item for more information and products and/or to purchase. All of the products on this page are from Independent Living Aids. I have purchased from them many times and have always been happy with their products, their prices and their excellent customer service. I know you will also be pleased with Independent Living Aids!
Voice Labeling System
Click on the picture for more information about this great low vision aid.
* Simply allocate one of the coded self-adhesive labels and record and store your message on the PenFriend; to play back touch the PenFriend tip to the label and it will announce recordings specific to each label
* there is no limit to the record length associated with each label
* over 70 hours of recording time available on 1 GB internal memory
* ability to download MP3 files including books and music - computer required for this function.
* includes 127 labels in a mix of sizes and shapes, built-in speaker, USB cable, neck lanyard and two AAA batteries
* extra labels are available in packs of 380
* labels cannot go into the washing machine
Mobile Phone - Low Vision Aid
ILA - Works with any carrier that uses a SIM card, including T-Mobile, ATT, Alltel.
HandleEasy 326i GSM is an easy to use no frills mobile phone for when you simply want to make and receive calls. Direct memory buttons and a large keypad and display make dialing easier, while a vibrating ringer alerts you of incoming calls.
Thank you, ILA super customer service for information about available carriers!
Why We Use Low Vision Products
Stories of my Legally Blind Husband
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Legally Blind Blunders
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Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened t...
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Legally Blind - Please Be Kind
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Yes, it can be awkward. You suddenly realize that the person you have been introduced to cannot see you. How should you act? What should you say? My husband is legally blind. He does have a little vision. He is not "in the dark", but is unable to re...
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Legally Blind Golfer
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When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he ha...
EYE - FLEX Low Vision Display Unit
EYE-FLEX Low Vision Display UnitThe EYE-FLEX Low Vision Display Unit is an affordable, easy to operate, continuous autofocus color system, which also offers black and white or reverse image viewing. It is versatile: use it for reading text or multicolor magazines, looking at pictures, or doing hand work such as small repairs, crafts, writing cards & letters, doing crossword puzzles, etc.
Resources for Information about Diseases of the Eyes
Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- AMDF: American Macular Degeneration Foundation - Assistance in Finding Professional Eye Care
- The AMDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, publicly supported organization. Contributions are tax deductible.Search:
What is Macular Degeneration?Care & Services Directory - Foundation Fighting Blindness
- The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
* More than 10 million Americans of every age and race suffer vision loss from these blinding diseases.
* The Foundation has funded thousands of research studies at hundreds of prominent institutions worldwide. Currently, the Foundation funds 151 grants at 80 institutions.
Two Face Flexible Arm Mirror
Practical low vision product to help with personal grooming.
Any of us over 40 years old will love this product! See yourself in real size and then flip the mirror so you are looking through the mirror at the other end of the flexible stand, and see your features magnified 5 times. The mirror you are not using serves as the stand for the other one and the flex arm allows you to twist it in just about any direction. It is a lightweight, neat looking and affordable magnifying mirror. At only $4.25 (this is a special sale price), you can purchase one of those for each of your friends for birthday gifts! Click on the image to shop now!
Low Vision Resources
Your visually impaired relative/friend will enjoy an alarm clock that talks!
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Lighted Magnifier
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A lighted magnifier is helpful for people with low vision, baby boomers, watch and jewelry repairmen, or craftspeople who must work with with tiny pieces. Small lighted magnifiers fit into your purse or pocket, while larger magnifier lights are free...
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Lighted Walking Cane
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Let the walking cane help with your balance and the beam light the way! A lighted walking cane solves two problems at once! No more fumbling around dark stairways or poorly lighted hallways. Put safety first! And be sure to read the information abou...
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Alarm Clocks That Talk!
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When my husband lost his vision in 1988, we quickly learned that a talking watch and/or talking alarm clocks would be a requirement, not a luxury! In those days, the internet was still a mystery to me. I got on the telephone and started making calls...
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Aids for Low Vision
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As you read this short article, you will discover ways you can assist friends and relatives with low vision and those who are partially sighted. Low vision aids provide independence and self-reliance to those with vision problems. After 25 years of...
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Talking Wrist Watch
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My husband has worn a talking watch for over 20 years. You will find a full selection of talking watches here -- from the one that we use to some of the finest talking watches available. Choose your favorite! All products on this page are from our f...
PVO Electronic Portable Color Magnifier
The Low Vision Aid that Helps with a variety of tasks.
Adjustable magnification
4 inch color screen monitor
Natural colors/inverted colors
Positive/negative picture
High and low contrast with 3 illumination modes
TV connection
ILA Customer Service told me -- ILA - You can use the PVO to read books, magazines, maps, newspapers etc. You can read restaurant menus with it and read price labels when grocery shopping. It features distance viewing so that some people who don't have severe vision loss can see signs or objects across a room. You are able to view your handwriting when writing checks or receipts etc. You can also connect it to a television or computer monitor to increase the magnification.
Thank you! Independent Living Aids always helps me with my questions! Customer Service at its finest!
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- burntchestnut burntchestnut Nov 7, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
- An excellent lens! These products would make great gifts for people with impaired vision.
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- Michey Michey Nov 2, 2009 @ 9:44 am
- This is a great lens, you will do a lot of good for people in need.
My fragile wings Bless this lens.
M.
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- davidstillwagon davidstillwagon Oct 28, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
- I love the big print! terrific and very informative lens
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Sep 16, 2009 @ 1:29 am
- I'm back again. I think I could use the PVO Electronic Portable Color Magnifier. One for me and one for mum. I'm thinking it would be good for finding the prices at the grocery stores. They always put the sale price like "2 for half price" in very small print. That little gizmo would solve the problem. 5*s, favorite and lensrolled to my LaraineRose lens so that I can find my way back.
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 1, 2009 @ 6:30 am
- Welcome to the Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
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