| Modern
technology has been a real
blessing for those with vision
impairments. From the use
of laser surgery to help stem
the progress of AMD,
to hardware and software that
help maximize the remaining
vision, technology has had
an huge impact on vision loss.
AMD affects central vision,
leaving a darkened or blank
area in the central vision.
Seeing details is no longer
possible. As a result, reading,
viewing a computer monitor,
watching television, and doing
handicrafts are all impossible
without assistance.
Fortunately, D. Light has been
a computer user for over four
years; she started at the
age of 80! Although a latecomer
to the computer age, she has
become comfortable with surfing
the web, sending and receiving
email, and using Microsoft
Word. More importantly, she
has been an avid book reader
for her entire life. With
AMD, these activities are
no longer possible without
her using new equipment and
learning new techniques.
The following is just the beginning
of what will become a more
comprehensive listing:
Note: These links tend to
change and disappear. We appreciate your letting us know of broken links so
we can fix them. All sites open in a new window. This is not intended to be
an exhaustive list, just personally recommended products.
(In
alphabetical order...)
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