Hey everyone!!
I'm really interested in your favorite tech/app/aid you use on a day-to-day business to help with sight loss, something that if it wasn't something at hand, you would struggle!!
Please post your stories below
Thank you 
Becky
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Macular Society
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(1) 32 inch monitor for my Windows desktop computer
(2) Large letter keyboard stickers
(3) Microsoft (or) Windows "Accessibility" features for low vision
(4) NoIR UV Shield #21 fit-over sunglasses for monitor glare
Thank you, Kevin - is there anything on your computer you use to aid you as well? any software/programmes etc??
Updated my list
Hi Becky,
Is there a way I can get very important information to everyone on this board as soon as possible?
Thank you,
Bunny1756
Thank you
On my MacBook I have a skin that fits over the keyboard. It has white background with large black letters. Without this I would not be able to see the keyboard. I also use the built-in Mac accessibility, to make everything very big to see. It's not perfect, slightly unstable but without it my Macbook would be useless.
On my iPad, I have the built in magnifier. Good for reading emails. I use my iPad for TV as I'm unable to see the big TV, less than 10 feet away! Also use my iPad for reading, both Kindle books and library books. I always use the night setting. White print on black background much easier to see.
Thank you, Bobbie! Where did you get the skin for your Macbook, it sounds really useful!!
I'm glad to hear the accessibility settings have been of use t you - was the magnifier on your iPad part of the iPad or was it a separate app you have installed onto the iPad?
Hi Becky, I am fairly sure that the keyboard skin is made by Logic. It was a couple of years ago I bought it. Ordered it on the Apple site and picked it up at their store. Having a quick look at Logic, it looks as if they now also have black background with large white letters. The magnifier I use on the iPad, is part of the accessibility program. You can choose to have it permanently on the "desktop".
I am green with envy of those watching Wimbledon. The highlight of my year. On iPad I can see them running around but no fun if you can't see the ball!!
Thank you Bobbie!!
Black letters on yellow background keyboard and big monitor for work.
Handheld magnifier work and home. Magnifier app on phone.
Freestanding lit magnifier for sewing etc, self threading sewing needles ( no good for fine work), needle threader.
Ereader and phone/ tablet/laptop to enlarge text.
Thank you eyesright
My kindle...... it allows me to enlarge the script. My magnifying mirrows ..makes sure my make up is not on upsidedown.
Thank you McNaughton
Like eyesright; hand held magnifier: several of them, strategically planted round the house. Thanks for all the tech info above.
Thank you fed13
Hello Becky - In my day to day I use
Computer-wise:
Large screen monitor on my PC which is a Dell Inspiron all in one desktop with touch screen - also inbuilt magnifier.
A TAOtronics adjustable arm light which is also touch controlled.
A mobile phone set on maximum size for text & brightness.
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Several types of magnifier around the house. (supplied to me free by the local Sight Support Group). I was put in touch with the Group via the Eye Clinic I visit where they usually have a representative present to assist.
A headlamp to help with reading in poor light conditions.
One or two sun visors which I wear both in and outdoors to stop glare on bright days. These can be bought quite cheaply (from £1 upwards) on the internet.
A pair of anti glare yellow wrap-arounds to wear over my normal glasses both in and outdoors when necessary. (also supplied free by Sight Support Group).
As I am an artist & can no longer do artwork as I used to do I bought an A4 size magnifier on an adjustable arm, which sits on my worktable, to enable me to see detail.
Hope all the above helps. Until you asked the question & I started to list items I didn't realise that I had accumulated such a lot of aids in the past two years.
Regards.
Thank You, Rosie! Very helpful indeed and I'm glad you have so many aids that have helped you out
Hello again Becky - just to add to the comments I sent recently about visual aids. I know that Judi Dench has AMD so am always keen to see how she copes with it in the media. On a recent tv documentary in Borneo I noticed she used a small pair of binoculars quite a lot to assist with long distance vision - I shall now get a pair to add to my aids. Cheers
Wet to dry? Anyone hear of this?
Sending a message of love, hope, and positivity to all members x
I'm a newbie. Diagnosed very recently and would love to hear from anyone with Myopic Macular Degeneration. 
