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[Flatbush]

Having lost more than 50% of my vision recently, I have been unable to read much of anything for about two years. I can read on my iMac desktop tho, by changing the font size.

It has been so depressing to not be able to read books, magazines etc. and it was a sad day when I donated mostly all my precious books to the local Library. All bad news...until I finally discovered the Paperwhite Kindle and ordered  ear phones too.

In two weeks I have been able to order, and read free of charge from the Library..... two books and listen to it being read to me at the same time.

If there is anyone else having vision loss, and feeling down, look into the Amazon Kindle. It was a life changer for me and I hope it will also be a source of joy for you too.

[gadgetgal613]

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@Flatbush wrote:

Having lost more than 50% of my vision recently, I have been unable to read much of anything for about two years. I can read on my iMac desktop tho, by changing the font size.

It has been so depressing to not be able to read books, magazines etc. and it was a sad day when I donated mostly all my precious books to the local Library. All bad news...until I finally discovered the Paperwhite Kindle and ordered  ear phones too.

In two weeks I have been able to order, and read free of charge from the Library..... two books and listen to it being read to me at the same time.

If there is anyone else having vision loss, and feeling down, look into the Amazon Kindle. It was a life changer for me and I hope it will also be a source of joy for you too.

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I have visiion loss but, I'm still able to read.  My favorite way to "read" a book is to listen to an audiobook.  I've always been an "oral learner" so  it works for me.  I buy mine from Audible dot com and have been very happy with the service.  I belong to a book club and trying to get a newer book through the local library doesn't work.  There is always a waiting list making finishing the book in time impossible.   

[Ainhisg]

@Flatbush as an avid reader myself, I can understand the depression that came with being unable to read any longer.  I am so glad that you found a way to read again!

[Still Raining]

How wonderful for you!  Don't know what I would do without mine, although I have not ventured in audible.  So far a larger font works for me.  

[Kachina624]

@Flatbush.  I feel your pain having had parents who both became legally blind due to Macular Degeration. 

We discovered early on that each state has a commission or association for the blind with a library of recorded books.  They even loaned a machine on which to play them.  They have a "blind store" in Albuquerque where they sell gadgets to make life easier.

My dad had a huge expensive reading machine which magnified print on a 32" TV.   He used it mostly for reading and writing checks for bills.  I think it would have driven me crazy to try to read a book on it.

[Lynnscats]

Hi @Flatbush! I am battling retinopathy, reading has become a horrible loss for me. The computer is a huge help since I can adjust the sizes on the screen but it doesn't help with everything. I have found there are a lot of aids out there, searching for 'low vision' products has introduced me to a lot of options. Best of luck to you!