able to change shape easily. This allows us to focus the eyes on both near and distant objects, and enables us to see clearly. This ability is also called accommodation. As this deteriorates, the so-called [...] the eye lens decreases. However, this only becomes noticeable from the age of around 40: small print and details become increasingly difficult to read. People in this age group often find they have to [...] reading as we age When our eyes age What is presbyopia? As we age, our physical strength decreases. This also applies to the eyes. Our eyesight is at its very best when we are young. As we age, our visual

colours are expressed in spoken words or sounds. This makes it easier to choose the right clothes in the morning. This app is available for 2.99 euros. In this way, smartphones can now be used for many more [...] documents and then reads them out. For the visually impaired this is really useful for reading the menu in a restaurant, for example. This app can be purchased for nine euros. With Blind Square the user [...] are in the immediate vicinity and how they can be reached in an easy way. The outlay for this is 29.99 euros. This app is useful not only for the blind and visually impaired but also for people with colour

alone, around two million people are affected by this condition. As a result of today's ageing population, more and more people are being confronted with this diagnosis. One in five people over the age of [...] only a small area involving just a few letters may be affected. However, as the disease advances, this area becomes progressively larger. At a more advanced stage, the person affected may experience other [...] of vision. Nevertheless, the peripheral field of vision remains intact for approximate orientation. This means that the person affected can still see a face, for example, but may not be able to recognise

concept right through to the finished product - Eschenbach Optik carries out all of this work at its site in Nuremberg and this is how we are able to guarantee exceptional brand quality made in Germany. Topic [...] their reliability and lengthy service life. Our high quality standards are maintained at all times and this is demonstrated by the fact that Eschenbach Optik has been awarded certification in accordance with

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means a better life Seeing and reading as we age As we age, so do our eyes. We first begin to notice this around the age of 40 when it becomes increasingly difficult to read details and small print. When [...] aid can be selected, it is necessary to find out what the magnification requirement is. In general, this is determined by the ratio between the visual acuity required for a vision task and the remaining [...] Acuity In order to see objects clearly, the incoming light must be focused on the retina. The better this process works, the sharper our vision - and we are then able to distinguish objects from each other

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reflective surface, e.g. a wet road, it is also polarised - this time oscillating horizontally - and cannot pass through the polarisation filter. In this way, the strong glare caused by reflections in particular [...] with new ones. The lens bulb on my illuminated magnifier is constantly blowing. How can I prevent this? You should only use a bulb which complies with the specified voltage and amperage values. You can [...] Your near vision is then blurred, e.g. when reading. When the eye compensates through accommodation, this often leads to eye strain, fatigue and headache. Plus powered lenses, which bundle the incoming light

therefore carry the relevant quality marks which are valid throughout Europe - as required by law. This means that you can be sure that you will always receive a quality product which meets the very latest [...] latest safety standards. ISO certification Our high quality standards are maintained at all times and this is demonstrated by the fact that Eschenbach Optik has been awarded certification in accordance with