Need vision help for my father

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From: Tom Garritano
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 15:34

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My father is legally blind due to diabetes-induced macular
degeneration, and until recently he had been using a small,
hand-held magnifier (w/ light) to read the newspaper.
Unfortunately, this magnifier is no longer sufficient, so he is
looking for something more powerful.

Could any of you please help direct me to either a specific product
that you recommend, or else to a helpful, reliable dealer of such
products?  He is 81 and has no computer, so what is probably
required is a very powerful magnifier with a strong light
attached.  Thank you very much for any references.  I don't often
get on UseNet or misc.handicap, so please respond by e-mail to
GARRITAN@UTKVX.UTK.EDU.

            Tom Garritano
            University of Tennessee
            garritan@utkvx.utk.edu

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From: garritano@UTKUX.UTCC.UTK.EDU (Tom Garritano)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Need vision help for my father
Summary: My father's legally blind, wants a powerful magnifier to read
Keywords: blind, vision, reading
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Date: 26 Jan 93 15:34:28 GMT
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