read books, newspapers, or magazines. If you want to keep your hands free, you can have a magnifying lens mounted to your everyday glasses.
Play with the contrast on your electronic devices. If you find it difficult to read things on your electronic devices, you may need to adjust the light and font color and change the contrast. This may make things easier to read. “Reading white text on a black background is oftentimes a lot easier for people with DME,” Wilkinson shares.
Find a good pair of glasses. “The right glasses and the right prescription can make a world of difference,” says Wilkinson. “This is especially important for everyday tasks, such as reading and driving.”
Sit closer to the screen. “If you’re having trouble seeing what’s on the screen, moving closer to it can help tremendously,” Wilkinson adds.
To find a certified low-vision specialist near you, you can search the databases of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals and the American Occupational Therapy Association.