Optelec Compact 10 HD Portable Folding Low Vision Video Magnifier - 10" Screen

Optelec COMP-10-HD-NSP-US
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With its large 10” screen, customizable features and intuitive operation, the Compact 10 HD offers all benefits of a desktop video magnifier, but in a much smaller, foldable, and portable design.

Unique swing-out arm
The Compact 10 HD is an ideal solution to magnify and read newspapers, letters, and magazines. But, its unique swing-out arm opens a whole new range of possibilities. With the arm unfolded, you can easily look at photos, view medicine packaging, and even read round cans, without being restricted in your movements. The arm even allows you to write your signature and finish crossword puzzles.

Easy reading
The Compact 10 HD has a large, High Definition 10” touch screen. This allows you to fit more text on the screen for maximum overview. With more words on the screen simultaneously, you’ll find that reading becomes easier, and that you’ll have a better understanding of the text – even in high magnification.

Ready when you need it
When reading smaller pieces of text, you can quickly grab the Compact 10 HD to read more comfortably. It instantly powers on, just like your phone. Thanks to this incredibly short start-up time, you won’t waste any time and you can continue reading almost immediately.

Compact 10 HD is also available with Text-to-Speech, allowing you to listen to text as it is read out loud.

Features

  • View and magnify text, objects and photos
  • Instant on – ready when you need it
  • More words on screen and more overview thanks to the large, 10” touch screen
  • Customizable, high contrast touch screen buttons
  • Easy switching between Easy and Advanced Mode:
    • Easy Mode for increased ease-of-use: contrast and magnification only
    • Advanced Mode for additional functions: menu, clock, and extra options
  • 3 cameras
    • Reading camera for documents at a table or desk
    • Swing-out full page camera for viewing photos and objects and placing your signature
    • Overview camera for seeing objects and text from a short distance
  • Clock function
  • Save snapshots

Specifications

  • Large 10-inch high brightness touch screen
  • Continuous zoom: <0.5x to >22x times magnification
  • 3 High Definition 13MP auto-focus cameras for Reading, Full Page and Overview
  • 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 approximately 3.5 hours continuous use
  • Dimensions: 261 x 189 x 36 mm / 10.28 x 7.44 x 1.42 in
  • Weight: 915 grams / 2.02 lb
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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