There are more than 12 million people in the USA with some form of visual impairment and the majority of these don't even know that there are devices that can help them regain their independence. We have customers ranging from the age of 8 to 108 (seriously!) but it is fair to say that the majority of our customers are over the age of 65. The reason that this is important to note is because none of our products are difficult to use, put simply; if you can turn on an electric kettle you can use any of our products.

The majority of us who have blurred vision simply correct this by wearing spectacles or contact lenses. However, when a person has reduced vision in both eyes which cannot be improved with conventional spectacles or contact lenses, they may be described as having sight loss or low vision. A patient who has low vision may also be described as being Visually Impaired, particularly if the level of sight loss affects them in their work or daily lives. With that in mind, it makes sense that if we are unable to see something that we either get closer to it or try to make it bigger in some way. That is essentially the basis of magnification.

Low Vision Aids may be split into two groups, optical and electronic devices.

Optical Low Vision Aids, such as simple hand magnifiers, use an optical lens to magnify the object, such as a newspaper, to assist reading.

Electronic magnification, is a relatively recent concept. We have developed a range of products that capture and magnify objects or print electronically and are suitable for all eye conditions including; Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

There is more scope with electronic magnification than with traditional optical magnification.

• The image may be electronically enhanced.
• There is a greater range of magnification available.
• There is no distortion which is often experienced whilst using an optical magnifier.

If you feel that you would benefit from a formal low vision assessment, then your local eye department, optometrist or social services department may be able to help you. In addition, a low vision practitioner will be able to give you additional helpful tips and hints on how best to use magnification, thereby getting the most out of your low vision aid.

ALL Bierley products come with a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, which means you can try them in your own home knowing that if they don't help you then you can get your money back.

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