Over 3.3 million Americans over the age of 40 have low vision. IPAT staff hears from them, their family members, and service providers frequently as they search for ways to do every-day tasks differently. When something as simple as checking the time on a watch, or seeing the difference between a one-dollar bill and a ten-dollar bill becomes difficult, low vision devices can be the answer. A good place to start is to try-out adaptive aids, lighting, and magnification options at our Technology Access Centers.
Adaptive aids may take in:
Suggested changes in lighting may be:
Magnification options include: