Vision Aids/Low Vision Counseling
Independent, no-obligation, and free consultation on visual aids and low vision solutions when glasses are no longer sufficient. Serving Dresden and all of Saxony. Products from Eschenbach Optik, Schweizer, Reinecker Vision, Optelec, LVI, Help Tech, Zoomax, …
Visual aids
Handheld magnifiers, clip-on magnifiers, stand magnifiers, bright-field and Visolett magnifiers, reading sticks, clamp-on magnifiers, neck-mounted magnifiers, magnifying glasses, and monoculars from the companies Schweizer and Eschenbach.
Text-to-speech devices
Device for converting text to speech. Reads books, documents, and letters aloud. Optionally available with AI for image description and handwriting recognition, e.g., HarkReader AI (Humanware).
Portable screen readers
Offer high flexibility—ideal for everyday life, school, and work. Adjustable magnification, various contrast settings, and optional text-to-speech, writing, or room cameras, e.g., the Compact 10 HD Speech (Optelec) with a writing camera and text-to-speech function.
Other Assistive Devices
Other technical accessories, such as object finders, Bluetooth speakers, or backpacks with LED displays, like the Bag One (TechnoTrade).
Mobile scanning devices
Designed for flexible use on the go and at home, with a variety of additional features depending on the model. These include reading letters, books, and documents; AI image analysis; banknote, barcode, and color recognition; and a dictation feature, such as VoxiVision (HelpTech).
MANO PRO
Portable desktop electronic video magnifier from Reinecker (17.3″) with three cameras for near, distance and overview. Touchscreen operation, adjustable display and OCR with text-to-speech. Supports screen mirroring and battery operation.
MagniLink One
The portable screen reader from LVI, featuring a 17-inch Full HD monitor and a Full HD camera, provides a clear, high-contrast display. Magnification 1.4–45x, simple operation, colour modes, reading lines and masks support easier reading.
Keyboards with large keys
Large-print keyboards in contrasting colors for Mac and Windows layouts, with surface lighting or backlighting, wired or wireless (e.g., TITAN by Logickeyboard). Also available: mobile keyboards for tablets.
Fixed-location screen reader
For home and office use. Customizable magnification and various contrast colors, as well as a cross-table for easy movement of the document under the camera. Optional additional features, such as a read-aloud function. Example: Videomatic (Reinecker)
Electronic magnifiers (4.3–5 inches)
Compact and lightweight, ideal for use on the go. Individually adjustable magnification and a variety of contrasting colors for comfortable and flexible reading, e.g., Exploré 5 (Humanware).
Electronic magnifiers (6 to 7 inches)
Electronic magnifiers with larger displays that are still lightweight, compact, and portable. Individually adjustable magnification and various contrast colors for flexible and comfortable reading, e.g., Luna 6 (Zoomax).
Edge-filter glasses and comfort glasses
Edge-filter and comfort glasses reduce or absorb some of the blue light from the visible light spectrum. This subjectively increases contrast and reduces glare. Also available in various tints, e.g., ambelis (Eschenbach)
Consulting for Optimal Lighting
Tips for room lighting: Choose the right light bulbs and lamps for different activities and visual needs, and determine your preferred light color, e.g., the Multilight Pro table lamp (Swiss).
Consulting on Accessible Use of Digital Media
Free, independent, and no-obligation consultation on the accessible use of digital media as assistive tools. Support for smartphones, tablets, computers, smart speakers, and smart glasses—tailored to your needs and explained in practical terms.
