Right now, I am having trouble focusing my eyes. This makes reading difficult. I want to know what has worked for others in terms of magnifying books specifically. I am able to increase the font size online, and in my kindle reader, for instance, to a size I can read. I also listen to audiobooks. There are certain books I like to read—older academic books, for instance, or out-of-print books that have not been, and are not going to be, released as ebooks or audio books. Or in large-print editions, for that matter.
I'd like to read some of these books, but it's just impossible. I have a small magnifier, but it's too awkward and distorting near its edges to read a page of a book with. I use it more for things like medical bottles and other labels.
What have you found most helpful in this kind of situation? Those page-size magnifiers? The kind of round lighted magnifiers on floor stands that people use for crafts and the like? Really, really strong reading glasses? Something else? Please tell me about your experiences as an avid reader whose sight has become significantly impaired.
No medical advice, please. Assume I'm getting the medical attention I need, and, if this doesn't resolve, probably some time with an occupational therapist.
I'd like to read some of these books, but it's just impossible. I have a small magnifier, but it's too awkward and distorting near its edges to read a page of a book with. I use it more for things like medical bottles and other labels.
What have you found most helpful in this kind of situation? Those page-size magnifiers? The kind of round lighted magnifiers on floor stands that people use for crafts and the like? Really, really strong reading glasses? Something else? Please tell me about your experiences as an avid reader whose sight has become significantly impaired.
No medical advice, please. Assume I'm getting the medical attention I need, and, if this doesn't resolve, probably some time with an occupational therapist.