Once the low vision team knows what your vision capabilities are and what you most want to do, the low vision team will work with you to help you achieve your goal. A wide array of devices, practical items and innovative ideas are available. The low vision team will work to find what is most helpful to you. Magnifiers can also be worn around your neck.
Many models have a built-in light or incorporate various levels of magnification.
Good lighting - Most people 65 and older need about twice as much light as they did when they were younger. Making sure you have sufficient light and that it is properly directed is critical for close-up work. For example, a flexible light, such as a gooseneck lamp, can provide good illumination onto your reading or work area. Your posture, the position of your light and where you hold what you want to see all play a role in your ability to see. Sometimes holding reading material closer to your eyes with a high wattage light focused on the words can make a big difference.