Apple's new iPad might prove to be the most brilliant, portable and cost-effective low vision tool ever!The iPad is extremely easy to use, portable (1.5 lbs) and relatively inexpensive (starting at $499)...when compared to very large, cumbersome and much more expensive CCD devices currently available to low vision patients.
As opposed to conventional low vision aids...which require the user to place the reading material underneath the device in order for the printed material to be magnified...the iPad not only allows the fast and easy downloading of all printed material (books, magazines, etc)...but also allows access to everything on the internet! The user can then, with simple hand gestures on the touchscreen...enlarge the image to as large as is required! A new use for an already very brilliant device.
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