Visibility Vol 13 Issue 3, 2019


Are Patterns of Magnifier Selection Changing in Low Vision Patients?


Optical and electronic/digital magnifiers are available for providing assistance to low vision patients in reading and other detail tasks. The array of electronic devices has expanded greatly in last several years and prices have dropped significantly. This study shows a pattern of low vision patients selecting a much higher proportion of electronic magnifiers than 5 years ago in 2013.

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Bradley E. Dougherty, OD, PhD

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