Events
White Cane Safety Day
October 15, 2015: Today is White Cane Safety Day. Every year on the 15th of October, we celebrate the achievements of people who are blind and stress the importance of the white cane.
Read moreWorld Sight Day 2015: Eye Care For All
October 8, 2015: Today is World Sight Day, the day we take a moment to think about our eyes. Worldwide, there are about 285 million people who live with a visual impairment, and this number will increase as the world population gets older. Fortunately, most vision problems can be treated or prevented.
Read moreJust read with the Optelec Traveller HD
September 30, 2015: Optelec introduces the Traveller HD, a new video magnifier that enables people with low vision to read printed text. The Traveller HD displays text in sharp magnified images and in high contrast, making it easier to read. The screen can be moved horizontally, so the reader can effortlessly follow the lines.
Read moreOptelec supports FORCE in Africa
May 13, 2015: In Africa, the number of visually impaired people is growing because of sickness, poverty and lack of knowledge about eye conditions and how to handle them. Just like Optelec, Force aims to provide blind and visually impaired children and adults with tools so they can read and learn. We support their mission and have donated FarViews to the Illulaschool, so these children have better access to education and get the chance to learn and build an independent living.
Read moreWhat does an electronic video magnifier bring to a child?
February 11, 2015: Optelec and Sight Savers America have partnered over the last few years to provide free MultiViews to children with low vision. We are proud to present the results of this collaborative effort and the video of a child whose life was dramatically improved.
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The Impact of Low Vision Aids on the Life of People with Vision Loss
January 16, 2015: Many studies have been conducted about how eye conditions can affect one's life and lifestyle. But what do we know about the effectiveness of low vision aids?
Read moreOptelec introduces the new Optelec ClearView C
September 1, 2014: The new Optelec ClearView C is a unique desktop video magnifier for people with low vision. It is designed for people who need magnification to read or do their hobbies.
Read moreClearView+ Speech: Now Available
April 1, 2013: The newest Optelec product, the ClearView+ Speech is an innovative solution to read your magazines, letters or newspapers.
Read moreGet Sight, Give Sight! - In the finish
June 1, 2013: In June, we are entering the final month of the Get Sight, Give Sight! initiative. This will be the last month when purchasing an Optelec video magnifier will sponsor projects by Focus on Vision in Africa.
Read moreBridging the distance issue of viewing the Blackboard
May 22, 2013: Barrierbreak, Optelec's official distributor in India published a case study on Shubhi Shadiza's story. Shubhi is a student with low vision at the St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. As a part of an experiment, a video magnifier was introduced to Shubhi. She explains her experiences.
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