Use a ruler or a typoscope to help you focus on just one line at a time. A typoscope is a hard piece of card with a space cut out for just a few lines of test to show through. Note that books or magazines printed on shiny paper can be difficult to read as light reflects off the pages. Watching television Don't be afraid to move your chair closer to the set if it helps you to see more easily. It won't hurt your eyes to sit close.
Bright lighting creates glare on the screen.
Positioning your set opposite a window may create glare and make it difficult to see. Watching TV in the dark may also be uncomfortable for your eyes - having some lights on may help. Try adjusting the picture using the colour and contrast buttons. Magnifiers such as monoculars or binoculars can help some people to see the screen. Ask about this at your local low vision service.