LOW VISION AIDS

Aids from ENHANCED VISION, USA

   www.enhancedvision.com

1.      Merlin

It’s an easy to use desktop video magnifier. It helps a low vision person to read, write or view photographs and pictures. It offers magnification from 4x to 72x original size. It is also computer compatible and comes with an optional voice activation system. Merlin plus incorporates connectivity to a computer and VGA monitor, TV monitor, or an external video camera. The latest is the Merlin LCD which features an integrated 17" monitor that allows the user to pivot and adjust the screen to fit their most comfortable viewing position.

2.      Flipper

It is ideal for reading, writing and viewing for both near and far distance. It magnifies up to 50x original size. With an optional desktop it can be converted into a fully functional desktop. The camera has the capability of 225 degree rotation, can be connected to TV and also an optional feature is that of lightweight electronic glasses.

3.      Jordy

Jordy is worn like a pair of glasses to see near, far and anything in-between. It gives you an active lifestyle, enabling you to read, write and see in an environment including work, home and school. It has magnification range up to 50x and a built in system to increase brightness or contrast. Along with this also comes an optional desktop stand or a soft case for carrying Jordy.

4.      Acrobat

Acrobat – the most flexible 3 in 1 camera. This flexible system lets you read books and mails, and put on makeup in the morning. The 3 in 1 camera has the feature of self-viewing, distance viewing and near viewing. It has an automatic memory, the facility of being battery operated and magnifies up to 72x.

5.      Max

Max is a portable, lightweight and hand-held digital magnifier. It is ideal for reading and    viewing near objects with the help of a TV or a monitor. It has the ability to read newspaper and medicine bottles too. The magnification power is 28x original size. The options available are the electronic glasses or a LCD panel for full colour viewing. Different viewing modes are also available and it can easily be connected to a TV.

6.                     Amigo

The Amigo, your Desktop Magnifier, is simple to use - just place it directly on the material and adjust the magnification by a turn of the dial. This innovative product allows you to adjust the magnification without moving the Amigo away from the reading material. The 6.5” large viewing screen reads prices tags, restaurant menus, ingredients and directions no matter where you are. This new high powered video magnifier has the power to magnify 3.5 to 14x (adjustable digital magnification); can also be connected to TV.

7.                      Nemo

The pocket-sized Nemo is a lightweight device. Look-up phone numbers in seconds and perform everyday household tasks with ease. Incorporating a 4" viewing screen with digital magnification - this ultra portable device can go anywhere. 4.5 to 9x adjustable digital magnification.

Aids from ASH TECHNOLOGIES LTD., IRELAND

www.ashtech.ie

8.      Prisma

Prisma is a full colour video magnifier with a stylish, adjustable camera stand and integral table that allows a tremendous range of magnification in a convenient size. The simple controls allow you to view in full colour or enhanced reading modes. Magnification is achieved by raising or lowering the camera and re-focussing with the large focus control located on the top. Prisma uses a standard TV for its display, so you can take it just anywhere. The clearance under the camera allows you to write easily and even perform hand tasks such as needlework or carving. (With the help of a VGA converter it can also be connected to computer screen; to be procured separately)

9.         TVi Colour

TVi Colour is a simple hand held electronic magnifier that can be used with your television to enhance and magnify whatever you want to read. Its ergonomic design and easy to use optical zoom provides access to a broad range of difficult to read items. If everyday task such as reading information on a medicine bottle, cooking instruction or reading bills prove difficult for you, then TVi is the solution.

10.       Liberty Solo/Scholar

The Liberty Solo is a portable magnifier ideal for students of all ages! Its 12 inch TFT integrated screen magnifies text and images by up to 30 times! Because the Liberty Solo can be used either from the mains or with a battery, you have the flexibility of taking it from one classroom to another. The tiltable display and lightweight mouse camera ensures you are in a comfortable reading position. The Liberty Solo product range has extended to include the Liberty Scholar. Liberty Scholar comes equipped with a distance camera and makes it easier to see the blackboard. The distance camera can work in conjunction with the mouse camera and also on its own.

11.       QuicklookZoom

The highly versatile Quicklook Zoom portable print magnifier is your ideal companion when on the move. It fits neatly into a jacket pocket or handbag so you can take it with you wherever you go. Its range of magnification caters to a multitude of low vision users. With the longest battery run time on the market this light, ergonomically designed ultra-portable magnifier is a unique and flexible low vision solution. Quicklook is a hand-held, full colour, electronic magnifier with an integrated 4.3" LCD display.

12.       Andromeda

The Andromeda is the world's first portable TFT reading device that combines a large reading table with a screen that is comparable in size to a 17" conventional monitor. The unit collapses to a compact 45x42x18.5 cm (17.7 x 16.5 x 7.3 "). Full colour, auto-focus, high contrast reading modes, line markers, semi-colours, external computer video display and PAL/NTSC video inputs are standard.

13.       Eclipse/Eclipse Plus/Eclipse Scholar

Eclipse reader is a compact 15 inch CCTV reader that is simple to set up and use. Full colour and continuous auto focus with semi-colours and overview modes are some of its features. Eclipse Plus includes a travel / storage case along with the CCTV reader. Whereas the Eclipse Scholar includes a distance camera along with the CCTV reader and the travel / storage case.

14.       Fusion

Fusion can smoothly roll over the text and magnify. Comfortable reading is achieved with the tiltable display. Its unique scroll zoom camera is easily removable so you can view inaccessible text or handwriting.

15.       Distance Camera

The distance camera is designed to magnify distant images. It is specifically tailored as an option for the Andromeda and Liberty Solo product range from Ash. Ideally suited to the educational environment where assistance is needed in viewing boards and distant presentations in the classroom.

16.                Opti Standard/Lite/Verso

Opti is a mouse magnifier with USB 2.0 connectivity, giving the ability to magnify text and images on the computer screen. It connects to laptop or desktop computer and is ideal for reading all types of documents. Opti Lite is the Prisma magnifier with USB 2.0 connectivity, giving the ability to magnify text and images on the computer screen. While Opti Verso gives a combination of distance and close-up viewing with USB 2.0 connectivity, giving the ability to magnify text and images on the computer screen. The base of the unit sits under the keyboard of your laptop, the camera flips up to look at presentations and flip back for close up reading and writing.