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Best Visual Impairment Aids

ThinOPTICS Reading Glasses + Black Universal Pod Case | Classic Collection, Black Frames, 1.50 Strength,
Color: Black Frames, Black Case |. Size: 1.50 Strength. Product includes Readers and Universal Pod Case with non-residue adhesive allowing case to stick to your phone or any other hard flat surface.
Reviews
"On the box is a message "FREE Replacement Glasses Forever" and on the case is a note "Activate your Free Replacement Glasses forever..." (see picture) unfortunately this is only an extension of the basic 90 day warrantee again defects as it specifically states: "This Warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by use with another product; (b) to damage caused by accident, abuse or misuse, including, but not limited to, scratches and broken lenses; or (c) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Product.""
"These are so easy to take with you as the glasses and case are barely larger than a credit card and they are flexible. Where armed glasses are impractical or inconvenient these can be the solution as long as they will stay on your nose. While these are surprising in their tenacity they will fall off if you are moving around, make sudden head movements or do anything that causes your nose to wrinkle e.g. sneezing, coughing, laughing or yawning. The most satisfying place I have used ThinOptics to replace armed glasses is when I am in bed reading or watching my tablet. They become invisible because there is no intrusion of any kind, no ear irritation from arms, no visible frame when I get them set right, no fatigue and they stay in place."
"I used different double sided stick tape than what was shipped with them and have had no issues at all with them coming loose. I love that when I forget my regular reading glasses, I still have these, as my phone is always with me. If they come out with a case that is lined with felt or some other soft material, I would probably purchase another pair."
"I was a believer in these glasses, but I already have had 2 pairs break at the bridge after a short time and with minimal use."
"However, the first shortcoming that I encountered was that if one is not careful when returning the glasses to the case the spring loaded nose pads get caught in the case (because the case is understandably very thin) and bend. Since I need glasses to read, it is difficult to determine if I am sliding the glasses into the case properly in order to avoid that eventuality."
"Pkg advertises free replacements...fine, one more phone call to make then wait who knows how many days. All those positive reviews are meaningless when you're the one who gets damaged merchandise and they don't answer their published number."
"Used occasionally for 3 months and broke in half."
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Best Big Button & Amplified Telephones

Clarity Amplified Corded Photo Telephone
Clarity Power technology makes calls louder and clearer amplifying sound up to 18dB9-programmable photo memory buttons; insert personal photos or use the included ready-to-use generic iconsBright visual ring indicator Illuminated emergency button Extra large high-contrast buttons for optimal visibility and easy dialingIncludes wall mount bracket. Amplified Photo Phone.
Reviews
"The one design flaw, in my opinion, is that there is a toggle on the top of the phone that turns the ringer off completely. However, it still flashes even with the ringer off."
"If you have an Ancient Personnage having problems with the phone, then try this one."
"The large buttons are easy to push and there is not so many buttons to confuse my father and his extreme lack of understanding for any technology."
"This phone is really great.Mom is extremely hard of hearing and has no problems at all with this phone."
"Either way, I'm so grateful that he has this phone!"
"This phone really helped my father, who has severe dementia, be able to dial out to friends and family. The ringer and sound on the phone was definitely louder than a normal phone though! My father was very happy to be able to have an easier way to call those closest to him since his dementia prevents him from being able to look people up in the phone book and dial their number that way."
"I wanted a landline phone with large buttons for easy dialing and ability to amplify volume because my bakery is very noisy and hearing is difficult. The best way to describe is when you're holding a microphone turned up way too loud and you stand too close to the amplifier/output/speakers."
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Best Braille Aids

Mixed Bump Dots, Mixed Sizes and Colors - 80 Count
These Bump Dots allow a varitey of uses from tactile marking of everyday items such as computer keyboards, telephone keypads, multiple switches and more by adding 'feet' to vases and ceramic pieces. Convenient multi-pack allows for a variety of uses.
Reviews
"These are perfect for helping with the keyboard."
"I purchased these to apply to appliances as my father lives with me and has been suffering gradual loss of vision due to glaucoma."
"I ordered these on a whim."
"When I tried to put a sticky bump on the mute button, it would not stick."
"Indispensable for the visually impaired to enable independent living."
"My grandmother has poor eye sight and she loves to put these on the stovetop, oven, and microwave so she can easily locate the on/off buttons so she can safely cook and still keep her independence."
"As long as you stick then once, on a clean surface, they work well."
"These dots/bumps come with many sizes."
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Best Low Vision Clocks & Watches

LEMFO LF19 Digital Men's Smart Watch IP68 Waterproof 5ATM Call SMS Notification Sport Smartwatch with LED Backlight
SUPERB BATTERY ENDURANCE : Built in high capacity cell battery ( replaceable CR2430 standard button battery ) , no charging for about 8 months under saving power mode and it lasts for about 6 months in normal using . Superb power endurance with replaceable cell battery , convenient to use it to obtain longtime favor while in camping , climbing , hiking ... BLUETOOTH NOTIFICATION PUSH : Easy to pair with cellphone .
Reviews
"I have been wearing a watch for 15 years and I have the habit to wear them 24/7, so I always goes with a Casio watch with rubber band, and I have never think of a smartwatch, which have to charge everyday, which is super inconvinient to me."
"I have had both android and iOS smart watches in the past, which have their benefits, but after playing around with this one, I think I’ll actually use this the most. The fact that the battery lasts so long and you don’t have to recharge it is my favorite part of it."
"I love this smart watch design..."
"I was very confused and thought the battery was dead when the watch arrived, but it was not, you have to turn the watch on."
"I always have problems not listening when my phone rings but its alwayd easier with a smart watch that alerts you."
"I was looking for a nice watch and when I saw this watch for the price I was sold."
"He is trying to prepare for an upcoming hunt and wants to hit a certain amount of steps a day."
"I figured that it looked good and that it was still worth the price if I just used the most basic features (telling time/ date). Like several other people have commented, my watch face is so dark I can hardly read it, even if I do press the backlight."
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Best Magnifiers

Brightech Light View PRO LED Magnifying Lamp - Full Spectrum Daylight Bright Magnifier Glass Lighted Lens - Adjustable Swivel Arm Utility Clamp Light for Desk Table Task Craft or Work Bench - Black
Aging eyes lose their ability to focus at close range, yet this slender LED desk lamp only takes up a mere 2 inches of desk space and has a 5-diopter lens to make small print loom large again! Up Close and Personal This space saver desk lamp with magnifying lens lets you get closer to your hobbies again. Mount to a stand in your garage or workshop, and you'll be able to see the finest details or spot the smallest flaws in any task with our 2.25X lens. PERFECT MAGNIFYING LAMP FOR WORK OR HOBBIES: The Brightech Lightview Pro LED Magnifying Clamp Lamp was designed for anyone who needs to constantly focus close up or anyone with vision problems such as aging eyes or macular degeneration. The 5 inch diameter lens with a 9 inch focal range brings renewed clarity to reading papers, doing cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, beadwork, sewing or other hobbies that require small pieces. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WARRANTY: Our goal at Brightech is to provide creative, innovative, and beautiful lighting so that everyone can have quality, high end lighting in their home and office.
Reviews
"The many other magnifying glasses I've tried before, that supposedly had positioning arms that were easy to position and supposed to stay in place once they were positioned, just never did work..... this one does the job perfectly!"
"), but my husband says he prefers the magnifying glass from the old lamp compared to the one in this Brightech. This is perhaps a personal preference and the reason for half a star less - my husband says the magnifying glass is a bit too convex - it "bubbles" everything he looks at, but he doesn't do a lot of fine detail work (for which this lens is suited), just uses it because his eyes are getting worse (even with glasses)."
"We used for years a magnifying desk lamp with a fluorescent light bulb."
"It's way brighter than my previous lamp, and stays put without sagging, which my previous lamp would not do. I wish the lamp came with a table stand, because I prefer that, but my former lamp's stand wasn't heavy enough to hold this lamp."
"This light replaces a really old (1970's) dorm room articulating type of light."
"I started fly tying and at my age I needed a good magnifying light. I anticipated that I would just you the magnifying part of the light to help see when I tie flies, but I find I use the light a lot as it provided a bright light on my tying station without glare."
"As far as brightness it can light up a 12x12 room the same as a standard overhead light. Another good thing is that the light doesn't appear to get hot, and I leave it on for a couple of hour at a time.Rotation of the lamp light itself is a little stiff, but that is a good point, this means it will stay in place when I need it too."
"l bought the Brightech LightView for my sewing projects and I've been using it for about a month now."
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Best Reading Glasses

ThinOPTICS Reading Glasses + Black Universal Pod Case | Classic Collection, Black Frames, 1.50 Strength,
Some ideas come to us in a dream and some, like ThinOPTICS, during a long bike ride. He was frustrated, and asked Teddy to read a text message on his cell phone because he couldn’t see it. During the next twenty miles of riding, Teddy developed the idea of putting reading glasses onto the backs of a cell phones. Regardless of how many other pairs of readers you own or like, you still find yourself in dimly list restaurants struggling to read the menu because you either left your glasses at home or forgot them. In those reviews, via social media, through email and especially face-to-face we feel the delight exuded from our users who tell us they can't live without ThinOPTICS now. It's very hard to create a truly innovative product that is acceptable for people to put on their face, not only every now and then, but every day when they are in a bind. The fruits of our product development acumen and "never let you down" customer service come in the form of fanatic user referrals which humble us greatly. ThinOPTICS invented Flex-Fit Technology allowing the resilient bridge to flex while the smart independent-suspension nose pads flex and grip to ensure a secure and comfortable fit on all noses. The ThinOPTICS #rainbow of stylish colors can match your style, mood or virtually disappear on your face. Ultra-flexible titanium alloy bridge made from Nitinol (10x more elastic than spring steel). Independent-suspension nose pads ensure a universally comfortable and stable fit. Product includes Readers and Universal Pod Case with non-residue adhesive allowing case to stick to your phone or any other hard flat surface.
Reviews
"On the box is a message "FREE Replacement Glasses Forever" and on the case is a note "Activate your Free Replacement Glasses forever..." (see picture) unfortunately this is only an extension of the basic 90 day warrantee again defects as it specifically states: "This Warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by use with another product; (b) to damage caused by accident, abuse or misuse, including, but not limited to, scratches and broken lenses; or (c) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Product.""
"These are so easy to take with you as the glasses and case are barely larger than a credit card and they are flexible. Where armed glasses are impractical or inconvenient these can be the solution as long as they will stay on your nose. While these are surprising in their tenacity they will fall off if you are moving around, make sudden head movements or do anything that causes your nose to wrinkle e.g. sneezing, coughing, laughing or yawning. The most satisfying place I have used ThinOptics to replace armed glasses is when I am in bed reading or watching my tablet. They become invisible because there is no intrusion of any kind, no ear irritation from arms, no visible frame when I get them set right, no fatigue and they stay in place."
"I used different double sided stick tape than what was shipped with them and have had no issues at all with them coming loose. I love that when I forget my regular reading glasses, I still have these, as my phone is always with me. If they come out with a case that is lined with felt or some other soft material, I would probably purchase another pair."
"I wish they were a little more scratch resistant but because you can flip them they gave me a clear side to see out of when one of the lenses got scratched. I am blind in my right eye and for some reason in regular cheaters the left side is the one to always get scratched rending them unuseful for me."
"I was a believer in these glasses, but I already have had 2 pairs break at the bridge after a short time and with minimal use."
"However, the first shortcoming that I encountered was that if one is not careful when returning the glasses to the case the spring loaded nose pads get caught in the case (because the case is understandably very thin) and bend. Since I need glasses to read, it is difficult to determine if I am sliding the glasses into the case properly in order to avoid that eventuality."
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Best Visual Impairment Writing Aids

Donegan DA-5 OptiVisor Headband Magnifier, 2.5x Magnification, 8" Focal Length
The Donegan OptiVISOR is a hands-free, headband binocular magnifier that has optical glass lenses that are ground and polished into prismatic lenses for quality and clarity, and is available in multiple dioptric strengths (indicated by the number in the model) which provide specific magnification power (X) at specific focal lengths, or distance from object. This magnifier enhances the size and resolution of an object or image, and is commonly used for a variety of applications such as jewelry-making, watch- making, needlework, artwork, electronic inspection, book-reading, print inspection, and stamp-collecting. The OptiVISOR magnifier features replaceable binocular lenses that have beveled edges that are mounted in an interchangeable plastic frame. The magnifier weighs 0.67 lbs., and comes housed in a protective shell and carrying case. Diopter (D) is a technical term for the measurement of the light curvature and thickness of a lens. The dioptric strength of an accessory lens, such as prescription eyeglasses or an eye loupe, must be added to the dioptric strength of the magnifier to calculate total magnification. Magnifiers are devices used to enlarge the visual appearance of an object or image. Magnifiers come in a variety of styles such as hand-held, headband, standing, clip-on, eye loupe, and those that hang in a necklace form, or fit in a trouser pocket. They are sometimes used with LED or fluorescent light sources to help control viewing capabilities. As magnification increases, viewing areas and focal length decrease. Magnifiers sometimes have a diopter number, expressed as + or -D, which is a measurement of strength (or power) of the lens. Donegan Optical manufactures and distributes precision visual devices for hobbyists and professionals in industry, home, office and crafts applications. Available in multiple dioptric strengths (indicated by the model number) that provide a specific magnification power (X), depending on the distance from the object.
Reviews
"Donegan vs. MagnifyLabs vs. Bausch & Lomb: The main decent quality choices seemed to be: Donegan Optivisor DA ($36 - glass lens - this review) or LX ($26 - acrylic lens), MagnifyLabs Headband Magnifier ($26 - glass lens) and less-known knock-offs, and Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor ($36 - acrylic lens). Prescription Glasses: You can wear your glasses with this - plenty of room - or no, as the lens acts like near-sight glasses anyway. So if you wear glasses, consider this in your lens power choice, as your glasses will add more magnification themselves, plus reduce your working distance further than the nominal number claimed. Lens choice: For me, the 2.5x magnification lens (5 diopter) is perfect for general usage inspecting things like splinters, coins, golf club grooves, electronics, bugs, super-glueing very small stuff, etc., because it shows everything of possible interest while still allowing a comfortable 6-8" distance from the work and a reasonably broad and deep field of view. They confirmed their glass lenses are two-piece, with the lenses glued into a blue-tinted surrounding acrylic frame and designated LP-2/3/4/5 with "LP" standing for Lens Plate. Their acrylic lenses are a single-piece of clear acrylic, with the lenses molded directly into and as p[art of the overall acrylic frame and designated AL-2/3/4/5 with "AL" standing for Acrylic Lens. Optical Power (Diopter) vs. Magnification Power: I did a little research to figure out what the Optical Power ("Diopter") vs. Magnification Power thing is all about. So, for example, a lens with a 20 centimeter focal length (1/5th of a meter) has a Diopter of 1 / [1/5] = 5, and a lens with a 10 cm focal length (1/10th of a meter) has a Diopter of 1 / [1/10] = 10. So, for example, a 5 Diopter lens has a Magnification Power of: [5/4] + 1 = 2.25x while a 10 Diopter lens = [10/4] + 1 = 3.5x magnification. So adding a 5 Diopter OptiLoupe (2.5x) to my 5 Diopter headband (2.5x) = 10 Diopters => which converting = [10/4] + 1 = 3.5x overall magnification ... similar to the maximum 10 diopter 3.5x lens plate option."
"I made my own LED headlight life-hack that is smaller and brighter, and the large flat top of the visor makes it easy to attach."
"Had a conversation with my dentist who has a similar functioning device (about 10x the $). My uses are quite mundane ... you know, slivers, zits, electronic connectors, CNC part inspection, things that go "bang", etc. Holding a magnifying glass in one hand, flashlight in the other, the tweezers in the other, etc. Next project is to design a lighting system for it (I invent as a hobby)."
"Shipped and arrived quickly - and accurately described - just wish I had known to order a stronger lens."
"The Donegan DA-5 OptiVisor solves that problem and brings back my "microscope" vision. I also bought two Donegan LP-1 OptiLoupe Magnifier lenses but they are not as good as what I would have expected since they can't be used at the same time with both eyes as it caused the field of vision to be split causing depth perception problems."
"I had to get creative and soldered a couple of rivets to get the job done, but it looks like it will work. To Donegan Optical Company, don’t sacrifice the quality of your product just to save a few pennies."
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Best Beading & Jewelry Making

Perler Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors
This huge jar holds 22,000 activity beads in a vast variety of colors in both transparent and solid styles, ironing paper, and complete instructions. All beads are made of LDPE: a food-grade plastic containing no harmful chemicals. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"These are the peg boards: Perler Beads Clear Square Pegboards 4 Pack. This is the bead box we got to go with them (it is the perfect size and just the right amount of compartments): Darice 1157-11 No Spill Organizer 13.7-Inch-by-8.6-Inch-by-1.37-Inch."
"Seriously, though, these are a great value and my kiddos couldn't be happier."
"Pro tip, have a bored wife or son separate these little buggers into a tray with dividers for you then use sharpie to mark the tray names and then go to town with these fun little things."
"Excellent value for the money when doing small projects."
"My kids love it these beads and the crafts they can make with them."
"Kids love these!"
"Got these to make peyote bracelets with 5th and 6th graders."
"I am so glad I read through the reviews to discover there are 30 colors in here."
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