Is this a good product to help with reading a book for someone with low vision? Thanks in advance!
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I don't think it would be good for reading a book. It is more for looking at things at a short distance, like a bird on your feeder, or the deer on the edge of the woods.
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I don't think so because it uses only one eye. I would think something like the "magic eyes" that wraps around the head and allows adjustment in front of the eyes and comes with both a 3X and 4X magnifying lens would work better. They were originally designed for close work in hand sewing.
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No, it would be really hard to read with this, you would have to get it just perfect to read with it, and it would get very uncomfortable.
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No, you need a hand-held magnifier with a llight..I believe Amazon has them or look on line for L&S;, they have all kinds of products for vision problems.
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I would think it would be difficult to hold the monocular that steady for long periods of time.
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I don't think so. My grandson uses it for distance vision and a separate magnifying glass for close up. He said, for him, it does not work for reading.
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Yes indeed! There is a brightness setting (which is easily accessible via drop down menu) that lets you adjust to accommodate any lighting condition. I read during my lunch hour, and I can read just as easily outside as I can in the lounge.
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Yes, this lamp is great for reading. No need to pull it down close to your book, though, as it casts ample light wherever it's shone. Right now, we have the lamp set up so that it's about two feet above our three seat couch, making any of its seats a great reading spot.
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sorry-- it won't work for that use. It needs to be used in your hands just a few inches from the book or what you are trying to magnify. I held one up in front of my TV a few inches away from the screen, but then when I backed up, everything was blurry through it. Maybe getting one of those wireless headsets that she could hear the TV through would be better....I also saw a unit (with a volume control knob) that looked like a small radio that could sit right by her and that transmits the sound from the TV so it is right next to you for hard of hearing people.
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On battery power, the light emission is pretty low for reading. However, using the power cord helps and the light emission is very satisfactory. Either way, though, the lighted field is very small and requires that the reader position the lamp head very close to the shoulder. All in all, a satisfactory product.
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I just bought one and it does well with the basic Kindle e-reader. I clipped it on and it held secure. The neck easily adjusts to avoid glare. I wanted to try this route as opposed to getting a Paperwhite Kindle. I am a new user of e-books and wasn't sure if I would read enough in dim light to justify the additional cost of a more expensive model. I bought my light at Bed, Bath and Beyond for 9.99 and the clerk said that they sell a lot and there haven't been any returns or complaints. I am just wondering about how frequently the AAA batteries would have to be replaced. I am waiting for an answer about this aspect.
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Absolutely. It is very bright, but doesn't blind you with a glare off your pages. A plus side is the light is very directional so you can read while not disturbing someone else sleeping with light on there side.
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It definitely would work. It is bright enough for him to use to read with. Better than holding a flashlight. Hope this helps you.
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I believe the surface of this product is perfect for Braille reading. It may prove difficult if the product is not horizontal.
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You wont need to keep moving your book, unless you place the light 2 inches from it. I have this light pointed up at the cieling as an indirect muted room light. The beam is conical therefore should be fine for book reading.
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Yes,its great for reading. I like that it has arm rest so you can position it anywhere on the couch but the most comfortable was with the back resting on the arm of the couch so you could stretch out, its also great rested against the headboard of the bed for watching tv, using tablets, and reading books.
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My wife uses the light for reading (she has early stage Macular degeneration). She thinks the light should be fine for your application. The gooseneck is capable of a fairly wide range of vertical positions although it is a bit stiff (probably good) and the base is nice and heavy so that the light is stable in all positions. The quality if high and it assembles easily and quickly. I hope that helps you decide.Ed Getchell
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My mother has macular degeneration and can see fairly well, but has trouble with reading or anything close or in not well lit areas. Do you think these will help her in reading? She must use her regular glasses also.
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yes. i like to position it close to my face because i have low vision. it also prevents one from bending their head down wile seated in a chair to read. good luck.
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Yes, Ruth, it's EXCELLENT for reading books! It's also very compact for travel with your books. You'll be very pleased with it!
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I don't know about your mothers specific needs but the light is very easy to adjust to focus on a specific spot. I bought my light for my mother who is going blind. The light and large print have allowed her to continue to read,one of her favorite pastimes.
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Yes. It's ideal for any kind of small print. My Mom is 90% blind due to glaucoma and still manages to do a lot of reading by connecting this device to the TV or by plain scanning and reading directly from it. I strongly recommend it also because it is quite durable and can take a few drops etc which are bound to happen when older people handle objects.Hope this has been useful.Best regards,Col PK Vasudevan+91 7589134885