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An electronic magnifier is a magnifying aid that consists of a monitor and a camera above a table. An electronic magnifier is sometimes referred to as a ‘TV magnifier’ or ‘CCTV’ (Closed Circuit Television).

You place the object you wish to view (such as printed or handwritten text or a photo, etc.) on the table. The magnified object is then displayed on the monitor, with more contrast if you so require.

Electronic magnifiers have a range of functionality. All have a number of high-contrast modes that are ideal for reading text. These high-contrast modes increase the contrast to make the letters more legible. A range of contrasting text and/or background colours are also available. In addition to offering increased contrast, electronic magnifiers also have photo modes for the display of photos and other image material in bright colours. Electronic magnifiers with a text-to-speech function are also available.

Only at 30% or less is there usually an entitlement to a cost contribution from health insurance providers for visual aids (at least WHO level 1).

Visual acuity (Visus) is the medical term for eyesight; it is mostly expressed as a decimal number. (Visual acuity <= 0.3)[/vc_column_text][/single_tab][single_tab title="Who has need of an electronic magnifier?" tab_id="1537786803424-3-7"][vc_column_text]First of all, people with low vision for whom glasses or a handheld magnifier is no longer sufficient. Our electronic magnifiers are used by people with disorders such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.[/vc_column_text][/single_tab][single_tab title="Where can electronic magnifiers be used?" tab_id="1537786843897-4-2"][vc_column_text]At home, work, school and elsewhere.[/vc_column_text][/single_tab][single_tab title="May the costs of an electronic magnifier be reimbursed?" tab_id="1537786868426-5-7"][vc_column_text]Your health insurance provider reimburses the basic provision of a screen-reading device. However, the screen-reading device must be prescribed in advance by a specialist in ophthalmology. For more detailed information about reimbursement of the costs, you can contact your health insurance provider, or for further information regarding coverage of this assistive device, please contact us.[/vc_column_text][/single_tab][single_tab title="How can I contact a doctor or specialist who can prescribe this for me?" tab_id="1537786920971-7-0"][vc_column_text]Your ophthalmologist or eye specialist will issue you a medical aid prescription 8 A if medically indicated (8 A = prescription for magnifying visual aids).