Top 10 Low Vision Products for Veterans – 2021
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Top 10 Products for Veterans – 2021:
- Merlin Ultra 24” Full HD Desktop CCTV
- Merlin Elite Pro – Full HD Desktop OCR/CCTV
- Ruby XL HD Handheld Electronic Video Magnifier
- Ruby 7 HD Portable Video Magnifier
- ClearReader+
- Patriot ViewPoint Glasses
- TOPAZ® OCR Desktop Video Magnifier With Speech
- Eye-Pal SOLO
- Vision Buddy V2 Low Vision Wearable Glasses
- NuEyes Pro3 Augmented Reality Glasses for Low Vision
1. Merlin Ultra 24” Full HD Desktop CCTV
Like its “sister” (Merlin Ultra 20″) the Merlin Ultra 24″ is a top choice for the identical reasons as the 20″, however, the 24″ adds a bit more magnification strength, plus for many veterans, the larger screen size is just better. Like the 20″, so many Veterans have it, and so many VA’s love it. The Merlin is very simple, exceedingly reliable and exceptionally stable. Veterans love it to see photos, read newspapers, write checks, manage finances, make a shopping list, write a greeting card, and much more.
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2. Merlin Elite Pro – Full HD Desktop OCR/CCTV
The Merlin Elite PRO is the ‘top of the line’ digital video magnifier of all the Merlin products. The Merlin Elite PRO is a low vision aid and features both a top-of-the-line Sony 1080p HD camera for viewing magnified information, plus it is a full-page text to speech system, containing a 13mp camera, resulting in extremely high accuracy of text-to-speech conversion quality. The Merlin Elite PRO is extremely simple to use and is wonderful for people who like to read a lot of text. With the simple push of a button, the Merlin Elite PRO will magnify the text and read aloud your favorite book or magazine article, newspaper, and volumes of other documents. You will be able to view photographs and other images in high-definition color and contrast.
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3. Ruby XL HD — Handheld Electronic Video Magnifier
The Ruby XL HD is on the top 10 list for veterans because veterans love it! It is lightweight, has a 45º angle, handle, 5″ screen, 3hr rechargeable battery and automatically powers on, remaining very simple. Great for any veteran with Low Vision. Great for seeing restaurant menus, Rx #’s, expiration dates, price tags, thermostats, labels, and more.
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4. Ruby 7 HD Portable Video Magnifier
Veterans love the Ruby 7 HD because it is big. Its large 7-inch size is big but still portable. Reading the Newspaper remains a top priority for many veterans, and most veterans love that they can easily see one column on the screen, making reading the newspaper with a morning cup of coffee, easy and enjoyable. Ruby 7 HD is extremely unique because of the PivotCam™ — a 3-in-1 video magnification rotating camera that gives veterans the ability to see near, far, self and everything in between (middle distance) providing multiple viewing options by simply twisting the camera. The Ruby 7 HD with a 7″ display is the largest of the Ruby family, providing the most magnification. Large tactile buttons provide easy control. The 45º viewing angle provide viewing comfort. For extras, veterans can freeze and save images, as well as, send the image via HDMI ‘out’ to any size TV. Simply Ruby, simply amazing!
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5. ClearReader+
The ClearReader+ text-to-speech system made the top 10 list for veterans because veterans love the fact that it has a battery, that it is portable, very simple to operate, and very easy to use almost anywhere. Veterans with no technology experience can rediscover the joy of reading. Within a few seconds, the ClearReader+ scans almost any book, magazine article or document and reads it to you in natural sounding voices. The ClearReader+ is designed for simplicity. Its buttons are easy to operate and have distinctive shapes. Veterans find this product very easy to control the integrated state-of-the-art technology without any effort. For the scores of veterans needing Text to Speech, this product needs to be in the “toolkit.”
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Top choice for Veterans diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, due to its exceptionally wide field of view, 101º, strong magnification, and very simple interface. Primary uses are seeing faces, theater, travel, sporting events, meetings, watching TV, outdoors, sheet music, crafts, and more! No technology experience is needed. Veterans will love it.
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7. TOPAZ® OCR Desktop Video Magnifier With Speech
With the TOPAZ OCR Desktop Video Magnifier With Speech, you will enjoy faster reading and better comprehension with less fatigue. The multi-featured TOPAZ OCR Desktop Video Magnifier With Speech magnifies and reads aloud any printed document. The clear voice, high-definition magnification, and high contrast make reading so much easier. Comfortably switch from reading magnified texts yourself to letting the TOPAZ OCR Desktop Video Magnifier With Speech read them to you. Just place your document under the camera and tap the lower right corner of the screen to activate the speech function. Enjoy listening to any document as it is read aloud by your selected high-quality voice.
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8. Eye-Pal SOLO
The Eye-Pal SOLO is the first and original camera-based reading and magnifying device. Accurate, fast, and easy to use, the Eye-Pal SOLO has provided near-instant access to print to thousands of seniors. This stand-alone device requires no special training and is ready to be used right out of the box. Connect it to an external monitor or home TV to view pictures, magnified text, or to write a check. Weighing in under seven pounds, it can travel with you anywhere. The Eye-Pal SOLO enhances independence and enriches lives. The Eye-Pal SOLO reads aloud almost anything printed: Books, newspapers, magazines, mail, and cookbooks, quickly and easily. It’s so simple to use that anyone– from an 80-year-old grandmother who is blind to her three-year-old granddaughter–can use it. We developed the Eye-Pal SOLO to enable anyone who is blind or visually challenged to easily “read” the content of any printed text by listening.
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9. Vision Buddy V2 Low Vision Wearable Glasses
Vision Buddy is unique in that it Magnifies a direct-feed of your TV. One more time, it Magnifies the direct TV feed. This is unique. This is the primary benefit, allowing users to easily magnify their TV image, and be able to lay in their bed and look up at the ceiling and their 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 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 the 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. Make sure to receive a personal demonstration.
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10. NuEyes Pro3 Augmented Reality Glasses for Low Vision
Wearable technology is the future and NuEyes Smartglasses bring the future to you in a small compact, yet powerful head-worn device. This lightweight, 88g pair of glasses with a 4K display and 52-degree field of view finally makes it possible for those with visual impairments to connect with loved ones and others without having to use a big clunky machine. Our removable visual prosthetic helps the visually impaired see again while keeping their hands free. This new and innovative line of AR Smart Glasses 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.
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Financing Is Available!
Our convenient Peace of Mind financing options makes these products affordable with a low monthly payment. In addition, our Peace of Mind program means everything is included in your affordable monthly payment, designed to eliminate any worry or concern. Here’s what is included in your low monthly payment?
- Easy Monthly Payments: Our easy-to-understand monthly payment plan allows you to own the latest technology to help you live independently and enhance your life!
- Delivery & Set-Up: We drive to your location to deliver, set up, and provide you with instruction on your new technology. Premium White Glove service guaranteed.
- Training & Tips: Schedule a meeting at your home, work, or school, so you can be trained in the actual environment where you are using the technology.
- Troubleshoot & Service: If we can’t solve on the phone, we drive to you and take care of everything – logistics and shipping with the manufacturer, providing a loaner unit, etc.
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About New England Low Vision and Blindness
New England Low Vision and Blindness uniquely brings hope through technology, training, and care. We are a full-service assistive technology rehabilitation training provider. We offer nearly 100% of all major electronic low vision, blindness, and software products, multiple assistive technology showrooms and a team of Vision Technology Rehabilitation Trainers to help anyone who is visually impaired.
We provide ‘patient choice’ showcasing numerous technology options from the world’s most respected suppliers, all in line with one’s individualized budgetary limits and personal, educational, or professional goals. We also provide custom training solutions and troubleshooting support.
Widely known, tested, and trusted throughout New England, our team brings 75+ years of low vision experience. Our talent, technology, and training offerings are unmatched and highly respected. We are an extremely unique and extraordinary resource for anyone suffering from vision loss in New England. We are here to help.
Through our no-obligation demonstrations – either at one of our conveniently located assistive technology showrooms or in their home, office, or school – clients experience a relaxed 2-hour free personal demonstration of almost 100% of all low vision and blindness technologies available on the market.
To learn more about how we Bring Hope to people who are blind or with low vision, contact a Technology Specialist at New England Low Vision and Blindness please call our toll-free number 888-211-6933 or email us at info@nelowvision.com. You can also use the form above to request information about our services or a no-obligation demonstration on this or any of our products.
