Optelec Compact 6 HD Speech - 6 Inch Touch Screen Vision Magnifier

Optelec COMP-6-HD-WRLD
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The Compact 6 HD Speech is more than just another electronic magnifier. Being only 14 mm thin, it is a pocket-sized, 6-inch touch screen magnifier that reads texts aloud, whether it is at your desk, at a store, at home, at school, or at the office.

Speech on the go
Point the Compact 6 HD Speech to a text, take a snapshot and listen to the text as it is read aloud. The pocket-sized Compact 6 HD Speech captures, recognizes and reads text to you in over 25 languages. 

Enjoy superior magnification
With the Compact 6 HD Speech, you can read magnified text in high contrast colors and view objects from a small distance. Thanks to its large 6-inch screen, you can fit more text on the screen for maximum overview. Ready to use within a second, the Compact 6 HD  Speech magnifies instantly after you turn it on.

Designed to meet your needs
With its two cameras, customizable touch screen buttons and interface, you can transform your Compact 6 HD  Speech and tailor it to your personal needs. Add the reading stand to read more comfortably at a desk or table, or use it without the reading stand for spot-reading and magnifying nearby objects.

Features:

  • Point the camera, capture the text, and listen as the text is read aloud
  • View and magnify text, objects and photos
  • Small and pocket-sized design
  • More words on-screen for maximum overview
  • Easy to hold thanks to the ergonomically designed side grips
  • Instant on and ready to use within 1 second
  • Customizable button bars
  • Clock function
  • Designed to move smoothly over reading materials
Specifications

Specifications:

  • Large 6-inch high brightness touch screen
  • Continuous zoom: <0.5 to >21 times magnification
  • 2 High Definition auto-focus cameras for reading and viewing objects and photographs
  • High contrast semi-colors for easier reading
    (set up to 4 combinations from a possible choice of 16)
  • Reversible USB C connector for charging
  • Rechargeable battery offering an average of 3 hours continuous use
  • Dimensions: 183 x 95 x 14 mm / 7.2 x 3.7 x 0.55 in
  • Weight Compact 6 HD 270 grams / 9.5 ounces
  • Weight Reading Stand 110 grams / 3.0 ounces
Documents

What is Macular Degeneration

Age Related Macular Degeneration is a degenerative disease of the retina that causes progressive loss of vision in the center of the eye. People describe it as having a spot or blurry space in the middle of their vision that interferes with daily tasks like reading and driving. There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet.

Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration results when yellow-white deposits called drusen accumulate under the macula, which is the central portion of the retina. Scientists don’t know exactly why this occurs.

In Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration, abnormal blood vessel growth forms under the macula and leaks fluid damaging photoreceptor cells. Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration can progress rapidly and cause serious damage. If it’s caught early, however, laser surgery may be able to prevent extensive vision loss.

The risk of developing macular degeneration increases with age and the disease is the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55, particularly women. While it significantly reduces vision, Age Related Macular Degeneration does not cause total blindness.

If you have suffered vision loss due to Age Related Macular Degeneration your doctor will probably refer you to a low vision specialist. This dedicated eye care professional will be able to evaluate your available vision and refer you to other specialists who can assist with rehabilitation and resources.

To learn more about vision rehabilitation please read our article called: “Vision Rehabilitation is the Key”.

Most of all, realize that you are not alone. Millions of Americans experience low vision through various eye diseases, like Macular Degeneration, and there are many organizations, professionals and resources available to you. In addition to these resources there are products, like digital magnification, which allow you to maintain your independence through the vision loss process.

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What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other.

What is the lens?

The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Once it reaches the retina, light is changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

The lens must be clear for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image you see will be blurred.

Are there other types of cataract

Yes. Although most cataracts are related to aging, there are other types of cataract:

  1. Secondary cataract. Cataracts can form after surgery for other eye problems, such as glaucoma. Cataracts also can develop in people who have other health problems, such as diabetes. Cataracts are sometimes linked to steroid use.
  2. Traumatic cataract. Cataracts can develop after an eye injury, sometimes years later.
  3. Congenital cataract. Some babies are born with cataracts or develop them in childhood, often in both eyes. These cataracts may be so small that they do not affect vision. If they do, the lenses may need to be removed.
  4. Radiation cataract. Cataracts can develop after exposure to some types of radiation.

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National Eye Institute. Facts About Cataract