Assistive Technology

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have been incorporated into a variety of different fields -- you’re able to choose between a variety of advanced VR or AR low-vision electronic glasses (E-glasses) in a low-vision store. So, how do these two technologies differ? And how are they being applied for low vision aids?

A video magnifier, also called electronic magnifier or digital magnifier, is an electronic reading aid for people with severe visual impairment who cannot be helped using ordinary magnifying glass.

David Bradburn, president of Zoomax USA, shares feedback provided by low vision practitioners about the Acesight wearable device during the 2018 Envision conference in Wichita, Kansas.

Get confused when facing the technical specifications of electronic glasses for the visually impaired people? Check these 5 things out to make it clear when considering assistive wearable device for better visual independence.

What will the handheld video magnifier Snow 10 Pro bring you? Learn some comments from people with visual impairment.

What makes Zoomax® Snow 7 HD Plus distinctive most? The speech function. Check this and see several comments on this video magnifier with text-to-speech from some visually impaired people.

Actually the writer ordered a Nintendo Switch™ after writing about the game 1-2-switch, and what else Nintendo™ developers did for visually impaired players.

This infographic illustrates 10 Benefits you will get from a video magnifier. If you are still confusing about the low vision assistive technology choosing, hope this can guide more or less.

Call to action of World Sight Day 2016 is Stronger Together. This is a round-up of 10 News of Blind/Low Vision Section in 2016, assistive technology, community program and eye care research included.