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Hello all,

Does anyone know what became of this possible lens that could help those of us with AMD / low vision?

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

Thanks,

Dan

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Hi, I don't know about the lens but there are quite a few versions of "smart glasses" around now which are amazing.They are all slightly different and some will work better than others depending on one's actual vision /problem. Not cheap but if likely to be used for many years then works out quite reasonable i think.

I found YouTube vids demo of many types - blindlifesam was my favourite, he's clear and thorough.

Companies in UK will give free demos at home, we used VisionAid, there are others.

Your Low Vision Clinic may be able to prescribe spectacle mounted binoculars which would be cheaper.

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Hello Diglesia,

I have checked with our research department for you and they came up with the following link from 2019, which indicates that it was still being worked on then:

industrytap.com/these-high-...

They are researching any more related information for you.

Kind regards,

Macular Society Advice and Information Service

0300 3030 111

help@macularsociety.org

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Diglesia in reply to Rosalyn-helpline

Thank you. Any additional info is appreciated.

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Rosalyn-helplinePartner in reply to Diglesia

Hello Diglesia,

The link already sent is the only piece of information that the research department have been able to locate. They stated that it appears that it is still under development.

Kind regards,

Macular Society Advice and Information Service

0300 3030 111

help@macularsociety.org

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Diglesia in reply to Rosalyn-helpline

Thank you. I really hope this sees the light of day sometime soon.

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