Magnifiers

• A very widely used reading aid for macular degeneration is the magnifier, as central vision loss greatly affects close-up or detail work. The many types include handheld magnifiers, spectacle types, electronic tabletop or portable magnifiers and magnifiers that hook up to a computer monitor or TV screen.
  
  

Lighting

• Proper lighting, especially certain lamps with intensely focused strength, can be especially helpful for vision loss. Some kinds of bulbs are better than others for macular degeneration. While full-spectrum lighting may have health benefits, it is harmful for people with macular degeneration in particular. White light (under 5000 Kelvins), according to mdsupport.org, is best for persons with this condition.
  
  

Large-Print Materials

• Many books, magazines and newspapers are available in large-print versions for those with difficulty seeing small print.
  
  

Reading Lenses

• Reading glasses of the proper strength are crucial for people with macular degeneration. Some glasses have special lenses for activities such as watching television; some have telescoping lenses for hands-free magnification. There are absorptive lenses that block different types of light. Some lenses reduce glare, which can be problematic for people with macular degeneration.
  
  

Talking Tools

• People can listen instead of look by using talking books, or audiobooks, talking calculators and talking dictionaries.