An electronic magnifier is a device that enlarges printed text, images, or objects onto a screen for easier viewing. With adjustable magnification, contrast, and color settings, it offers flexibility for different vision needs. Commonly used by people with low vision, electronic magnifiers make reading, writing, and viewing details clearer, whether at home or on the go.
Explore Low Vision Aids Designed to Improve Daily Living
Advanced Low Vision Aids & Devices
Low vision refers to a significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. People with low vision often struggle with daily activities such as reading, writing, recognizing faces, or navigating their surroundings.
Low vision aids and devices are designed to help individuals make the most of their remaining vision and improve their overall quality of life. With the right support, patients can regain independence and return to activities they enjoy. Living with low vision can be challenging, but the right treatment and care can restore confidence, independence, and quality of life.
Low Vision |BC offers a free low-vision phone consultation — you’ll know how we can help before you even come in. Our doctors will listen to your needs, explain the resources available, and guide you toward practical solutions that can improve your daily life. Schedule your consultation today!
Take the First Step Toward Better Vision
Low Vision | BC offers a free low-vision phone consultation — so you’ll know how we can help before you even come in. Our doctors take the time to understand your needs, explain available resources, and guide you toward practical solutions to improve your daily life.
How Low Vision | BC Helps
At Low Vision BC, we focus on personalized care plans that combine advanced visual aids, rehabilitation strategies, and compassionate support. Our NewVision Exam uses cutting-edge technology to thoroughly assess your vision and eye health, identify specific challenges, and recommend the most effective glasses, aids, devices, and techniques tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
Thanks to recent advances in optics and digital technology, low vision care has seen a remarkable transformation. These innovations are helping individuals regain independence and reconnect with the tasks and hobbies they love. Here are some of the most common low-vision aids and devices we offer:
Telescopic Eyeglasses
Miniature binoculars can be built directly into eyeglasses to create telescopic spectacles. These glasses combine the patient’s prescription with high-quality optics to provide maximum clarity. They may be designed for one eye (monocular) or both eyes (binocular), and the telescopes can be mounted in different positions on the lenses depending on the patient’s needs.
Microscope Eyeglasses<
Microscope eyeglasses feature a double-lens system that integrates the wearer’s prescription with the necessary magnification level. The degree of magnification is determined by the individual’s remaining vision and the size of the material being examined. To reduce blur and distortion often caused by high-powered lenses, two lenses are used in combination.
Handheld Magnifiers
Handheld magnifiers are simple, portable tools that help individuals with low vision read small print, view labels, or see fine details more clearly. Available in a variety of strengths and styles, they provide quick, convenient magnification for everyday tasks at home or on the go.
Electronic Magnifier
Prismatic Eyeglasses
Prismatic eyeglasses are designed with lenses that shift the position of images, helping the eyes align and work together more effectively. They are often prescribed for double vision, eye misalignment, or other binocular vision problems. By easing strain and improving focus, these glasses provide clearer, more comfortable vision and support better performance in everyday tasks
Braille Devices
Braille devices are tools that enable individuals with low vision to read and write using braille. These include refreshable braille displays, notetakers, and printers that convert digital text into tactile braille. By providing access to written information, braille devices help users read, take notes, and interact with technology more independently in daily life.
Audio Books
Audio books are a valuable resource for individuals with low vision, offering an accessible way to enjoy books without the strain of reading print. They deliver the same rich stories and information in a spoken format, easily accessed through phones, tablets, or listening devices, helping maintain independence and keep the joy of reading alive.
We provide personalized low vision solutions with the latest technology to help you stay independent and enjoy the activities you love. Whether it’s reading again, recognizing faces, driving safely, or enjoying your favorite hobbies — we’re here to help you maximize your vision and regain independence. Patients across British Columbia trust Low Vision BC for compassionate, individualized care that truly makes a difference.