Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Doctors and their Patients
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to partner with eye care professionals to help their patients increase their independence and improve their quality of life.
Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Doctors and their Patients:
1. Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Glasses
2. Vision Buddy V2 Low Vision Glasses
3. Eyedaptic EYE5 Low Vision Glasses
4. NuEyes Pro 3 Low Vision Glasses
5. Ruby XL HD — Handheld Electronic Video Magnifier
6. explorē 12 Portable Magnifier With Stand
7. Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier
8. MagniLink Zip Premium 13″ Desktop Magnifier
9. LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader
10. CloverBook Lite Portable Magnifier
1. Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Glasses
Has one of your patients been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration or Stargardt’s? If so, then the Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Glasses, the latest wearable low-vision glasses showcasing a spectacular 101-degree viewable field, is the product they have been waiting for. They must try this product! The wide-screen 101-degree viewable field is the largest on the market, and it makes all the difference having a super-sharp wide display bringing close to you nearly everything that is displayed at a distance. The Samsung virtual reality technology lets you be completely hands-free while doing the things you enjoy at both near AND distance! Read, write, watch TV, or a live performance or sporting event! Exclusively Patriot!
2. Vision Buddy V2 Low Vision Glasses
Vision Buddy Low Vision Glasses are unique in that it magnifies a direct-feed of the TV so users can lay in bed and look up at the ceiling and TV will broadcast directly to the headset magnifying the TV image up to 10 times the original size. It is an incredible experience! Vision Buddy Low Vision Glasses is the world’s first ultra-simple Television Watching System for the Visually Impaired. Plug the Vision Buddy Streamer to an existing cable tv box or any other tv provider, and watch live Television on Vision Buddy headset. Specially designed for various low vision eye conditions like Age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa, etc. Zoom in or out to enjoy a movie theater experience right in your living room. With a click of a button switch to magnification/camera mode and see the world around you. It’s that simple!
3. Eyedaptic EYE5 Low Vision Glasses 
Take advantage of both the camera in the phone and glasses for 2-in-1 functionality of a wearable visual aid and handheld magnifier. The Eyedaptic EYE5 Low Vision Glasses are equipped with patented simulated natural vision software, the new Eyedaptic EYE5 solution optimizes the user’s functional peripheral vision. It does this through a small embedded camera that captures your environment, manipulates and enhances the pixels and re-displays the image. By providing a hands-free viewing experience, the Eyedaptic EYE5 Low Vision Glasses simulate natural vision to help those with retina-related vision loss lead fuller, more independent lives.
The Eyedaptic EYE5 Low Vision Glasses improve the vision of those suffering from retinal disorders including AMD (age-related macular degeneration) through the development of software-driven smart glasses, leveraging the power of augmented reality (AR) technology. Eyedaptic glasses use augmented reality technology to improve vision and artificial intelligence for a more natural visual experience for those who suffer from AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and other low vision impairments.
4. NuEyes Pro 3 Low Vision Glasses
NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of low-vision technology, announces its next generation of augmented reality low-vision glasses called NuEyes Pro 3. This new and innovative line of AR Smart Glasses, now included with a 2X lens, will not only address low vision and medical, but it also addresses the needs for training and learning, as well as enterprise and government needs. From Manufacturing, Automotive, Education, Field Services, AEC, Warehouse Logistics, and Government to Telecom, these binocular lightweight smart glasses will empower the workforce with guided workflows, remote assistance, knowledge transfer, step-by-step training, 3D Data Visualization and MRO Maintenance, Repair and Operations.
5. Ruby XL HD Handheld Magnifier
Top choice because patients consistently choose it. It has a 45º angle, handle, 5″ screen, 3hr rechargeable battery and automatically powers on, remaining very simple. Great for any patient with Low Vision. This is one of the great low vision aids for doctors because many doctors stock this low vision aid, offering patients a useful tool during their visit. Great for seeing restaurants, Rx #’s, expiration dates, price tags, thermostats, labels, and more.
6. explore 12 Portable Magnifier with Stand
The explorē 12 Portable Magnifier is the largest in the Explore line of portable magnifiers for people with low vision. Designed as an easy-to-use electronic magnifier that offers superb full high-definition image quality for improved near and distance viewing allowing you to do the things you want.
The 12-inch touch screen is the perfect magnifier for anyone who wants a larger interface for reading, writing, painting, drawing and so much more. With its superior magnification range, this tablet-sized magnifier allows the continuation of everyday activities like reading and writing, viewing pictures and maps, and much more, just about anywhere
The explorē 12 Portable Magnifier is great for students and for seniors! It’s easy to carry around and allows students to start their class without delay. Take it out of the bag, switch it on and it’s ready to go. With a lightweight design and 3.5-hour battery life, it’s an ideal companion for maintaining your active lifestyle wherever you are, at home or on the go. Explorē 12 is not only easy to carry but also very simple to use. Just pull it out of your bag, turn it on and it’s ready when you are! With live panning, you can zoom in and out then pan across a book to read more easily without having to move it and you can choose from many color enhancements to increase visual contrast at the touch of a button.
7. Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier
The Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier with a built-in handle (and) built-in stand is a convenient aid for anyone with low vision. Small and compact, with a built-in handle (and) built-in stand it can come to your aid anytime, anywhere. It magnifies from 2X to 32X on its LCD screen. The Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier offers multiple display modes to suit your individual vision needs. It allows you to freeze text, adjust brightness, highlight reading text horizontally and vertically, and capture/save/recall images for easier viewing.
The Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier is the perfect magnifier for reading, and viewing maps, menus, recipes, and medication labels. It is also great for reading labels and tags at retail stores or anywhere you need bright light and convenient magnification. It is also the perfect handheld magnifier to view photographs on all digital devices or physical photos! This handheld magnifier allows you to take that trip down memory lane.
The Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier represents the highest performance/best value due to its unique special distance capability combined with near functionality. It is smart because unlike ordinary standard magnifiers, it can enhance the contrast for viewing AND magnify more powerfully onto its oblong-shaped and generous-sized screen.
8. MagniLink Zip Premium 13″ Desktop Magnifier
The MagniLink Zip Premium Full HD 13 desktop magnifier is at the forefront of modern technology and a winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. It was developed to be easy to use, light in weight, and with small dimensions when folded down. LVI products are built in a modular style which means there are many models to choose from in order to fit the requirements of each user. This model is equipped with a Full Hi-Definition monitor and reading/distance camera.
Uncompromising true-color image quality is ever-present and the MagniLink Zip Premium Full HD 13 desktop magnifier is intuitive and user-friendly. The control panel was designed according to the highest technology standards and with client feedback in mind. It’s easy to find, learn, and maneuver – for example, the function knobs rotate and are simple to handle, easily seen, and there is an advanced mode for advanced users.
9. LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader
The LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader is an AUTOMATIC SCAN text-to-speech reader, which means the user does not have to press any buttons for simple and immediate text-to-speech conversion.
The LyriQ also has an incredible fifteen (15) hour rechargeable battery, weighs only 3lbs, and folds flat for easy portability.
The LyriQ is designed to assist people living with blindness or vision impairments by scanning printed documents and read them out loud.
It is spectacularly fast, extremely accurate, and very easy to use. With the LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader, you can read a book, an envelope, the letter that came in it, a prescription label, and anything else.
Place the document on the device’s base surface: the LyriQ will immediately scan it and start reading the contents out loud: no waiting, pressing buttons or any other ways of getting frustrated. The interactive and responsive LyriQ takes a couple of seconds to start the text to speech.
10. CloverBook Lite Portable Magnifier 
The CloverBook Lite Portable Magnifier is ideal for users who want a simple, large-screen video magnifier that folds down into a portable space-saving device. With large, tactile buttons and touchscreen capabilities, it’s the perfect blend of a traditional desktop magnifier and a modern portable device all wrapped into one. Enjoy reading, writing, doing hobbies and so much more!
CloverBook LITE, is a large, 12.5-inch FHD touchscreen portable magnifier; all in a light, foldable, extremely portable design! The device comes equipped with an integrated foldable stand so you can simply place it on a table or desk, unfold the unit begin using it. It’s that easy! Navigation is simple too! Use the traditional tactile buttons or knobs for magnification and contrast or use touchscreen gestures to move seamlessly through the device.
The large 12.5” full-HD screen makes it easy to browse the newspaper, read a book or look at your favorite photo album and the best part – you can adjust the angle of the screen to the position that feels right for you! There is plenty of space between the screen and the stand to enjoy your favorite hobbies like writing, painting or doing craft. And once you are done using the magnifier you can quickly fold it up and store it away or take it with you when you go on vacation.
Ophthalmic Resources For Your Patients
Do you have patients who are blind or have severe vision loss?
- What do you tell your patient?
- Is the place where you are referring them really helping?
- Does your patient experience the most up-to-date technology in their home?
- Do they return to you happy?
We work alongside Ophthalmologists and Low Vision Eye Doctors, supplementing ophthalmic care by helping patients who are no longer candidates for surgery or injections, or hand-held optical magnifiers.
Our compassionate care.
- The primary service we provide is to work alongside Ophthalmologists and Low Vision Doctors, supplementing Ophthalmic care by helping patients who are no longer treatable with surgery or injections.
- We also help after a patient receives a functional low-vision exam.
- We operate as an extension of your Ophthalmic practice, inside your untreatable patient’s home.
- Many of our clients are senior citizens with no technology experience.
- Together we improve outcomes for a patient’s return to normalcy, revitalized self-esteem, and renewed quality of life.
