Hands-Free Magnification Devices

Published on

February 11, 2022

For low vision patients who need magnification assistance while on the move, there are several different types of devices available, each with their own advantages.

CCTV Magnifiers

A CCTV (closed circuit television) uses a camera to view an image, which it then projects onto a screen for viewing. While CCTV magnifiers were originally limited to desktop devices because of their size, portable versions are now available, and the versions you can find today are much improved from those original ones. The latest models have larger screens and additional capabilities, such as the ability to adjust for contrast (turning red text black, for example.) Modern CCTV magnifiers also allow the user to adjust the magnification as needed. Desktop versions still exist as well, and tend to be more powerful and able to magnify more text at once, at the cost of being stationary.

Telescope Magnifiers

Telescope magnifiers are wearable low vision devices. However, many such vision aids are now meant to be used while in motion. The reason for this is the telescopes provide high levels of magnification, so walking while wearing them would be like walking while staring through binoculars–a risky thing to do.

However, some telescopes are not fixed focus and allow the wearer to switch from distance to near vision, granting additional flexibility. Other telescope models have the telescopic lenses mounted high on the glasses, which in turn allows the wearer to look through the carrier lense while moving, and the back through the telescopes upon returning to the task requiring them.

Find the Right Magnifiers for Your Needs

It is important, before purchasing a potentially expensive magnifier, to consult with a low vision specialist and determine just what you need a magnifier for. Additionally, a low vision doctor will be in a better position to recommend quality products to suit your personal needs.

Testimonials

Vision therapy is well worth the response, time and effort. Our Son had a hard time focusing and writing neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time if previously took. His abilities to focus improved greatly and so did his handwriting.

Also, he was better at listening. As a parent, we wanted learning to be fun for our Son, and vision therapy made this possible.

Amanda T.

Vision Therapy is well worth the expense, time and effort. Our son had a hard time focusing handwriting neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time it previously took his abilities to focus and improved greatly and so did his handwriting.

Also, he was better at listening. As a parent you wanted learning to be fun for our son and vision therapy made this possible.

Alexa H.

Vision Therapy has given or son the tools he needs to be able to scan and read the written word more effectively and efficiently.

He love working with John and these working sessions give him the motivation to gladly work on his homework assignments.

It amazed us to see the difference in the tracking of his eyes and along a line of it's from the beginning to the end of the treatment.

Dr. McBryar , Kristen and John are all marvelous and we would recommend them to anyone I only wish that we would have found them sooner!

Charlotte M.

Prior to coming to the institute for vision development my son complained of daily headaches. Therapy has eliminated his headaches completely. I love knowing my son is able to learn pain-free for the rest of his life because of the work that has been done over just a few weeks in this office. He he absolutely loved coming that didn't even feel like going to a doctor or therapy. We are grateful for the relief he was able to find by coming here.

Thank you!

Olivia C.

Seems much less frustrated with life

Reads non-stop and fast

Spelling abilities have been hugely improved

Seems much more confident

Thank You!!!

Kelly O.

When we first came to the practice, my son did not have huge issues, but lots of small ones- trouble with reading, sports (hitting the baseball consistently), coordination, etc- that were not easily detectable,but when put together presented issues. The staff here were all very professional and loving towards him. While I was concerned in the reading, my son was concerned with the athletic side. Seeing improvement night off the bat gave him confidence that i have nor seen in him and made him want to not only Come to therapy, but also made him want to work hard. He has surpassed his grade level and above in reading and hit his first home run this year! Thank you!!!