A new study conducted at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine says people with eye diseases such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy that damages their central vision, will be able to read quickly and comfortably by using a digital tablet.
Patients with moderate vision loss significantly increased their reading speed and comfort using an iPad™ or Kindle. The researchers think that other tablets that feature back-lit screens and font-enlargement capabilities would offer similar benefits.
For patients who can no longer get treated with eyeglasses, medication, or surgery, low-vision aids are beneficial for reading. In the past, reading aids were limited to lighted magnifiers, which are awkward and inconvenient by comparison.
All of the 100 participants in the study gained at least 42 words-per-minute when using a tablet, as compared with reading a print book or newspaper.
This holiday, consider giving your loved one a tablet to help make reading easier. There are new devices built with magnification and backlighting, as well as special apps to help track eye health as well.
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