EXPERT ADVICE

ILLUMINATED STAND MAGNIFIERS

This type of Low Vision Aid is very popular. It has the advantage of providing shadowless light close to the page. In most cases this light is provided by battery operated LED light sources.

The disadvantage of illuminated stand magnifiers is that it is not possible to write under them. They are also rather large to carry around.

Choosing LVAs

Getting the basics right first
Frequently asked questions
Finding the correct level of magnification
Which type of lens to choose?
Hand-held Magnifiers
Illuminated Hand-held Magnifiers
Stand Magnifiers
Hand / Stand Magnifiers
Illuminated Stand Magnifiers
Magnifying Lamps
Flat Field Magnifiers (dome or bar magnifiers)
Pocket Magnifiers
Spectacle Mounted Magnifiers for near vision
Spectacle Mounted Telescopes for near intermediate and distance viewing
Hand Held Monoculars
Video Magnifiers
The importance of good lighting
Using your magnifier
Choosing your anti-glare spectacles
Special Note: For those with Macular Degeneration and other central vision loss
Special Note: For those with Myopia (shortsightedness) and who also have a significant visual impairment