What are visual rehabilitation services for persons with AMD?
Magnification Magnifying lenses and other special devices make what you’re looking at bigger so it’s usually easier to see. However, they do not make vision clearer for the person with AMD. Popular magnifying devices are microscopes, hand held magnifiers, stand magnifiers, telescopes and closed circuit televisions. A vast array of these devices are available, with a few examples pictured here. These types of devices can be helpful in reading. They are prescribed after a thorough evaluation of the patient’s visual function to meet their particular visual needs. Although most of these devices are available without a prescription, we recommend that persons with AMD consult with a doctor specializing in low vision, thus affording them the widest possible range of low vision devices to determine which devices will be most helpful before making purchases. Proper training in the use of these devices is also a key part of effectively using them. Eccentric Viewing Training Because persons with
