[Kimberly]

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Hi all – I have a personal question…

Has anyone out there with eye issues purchased an e-Reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.)? Are you able to enjoy it? And did you go for the black and white e-ink version or a color LCD version?

I don’t have double vision at this point (knock on wood), but I do have lid retraction, swelling, dryness, etc.. I’m seriously thinking about purchasing an e-Reader, but I’m a little concerned that it would turn into the world’s most expensive coaster (or paperweight). ” title=”Very Happy” />

Thanks!

[MaryI]

#1169751

Hi,
I have a Sony e-reader pocket edition, which I like for its size and my husband just got an ipad2. I notice that the Sony is more true to how a real book reads and there is no glare. The ipad2 is too bright for me. However if you like to download magazines you would want the colour version of whatever e-reader you are considering. The Kindle is really nice as it is 3G and you can download your books from anywhere unlike the Sony product which needs to be connected to your laptop or computer. Maybe we should have our sunglasses on when using our computers-ha ha. Anyway, I love the way I can increase or decrease the font size depending on how tired my eyes are, and it is fabulous to be able to carry your library anywhere you go.

[Kimberly]

#1169752

Thanks for the input! I suspect the glare on the color readers would be a problem for me as well.

[gatorgirly]

#1169753

Hi Kimberly,

I received a Kindle Keyboard back in October as a gift, and I couldn’t be happier. Because it’s not backlit, it reads just like a book. I find there’s never a glare, even when I’m reading by the pool or in bed with just my bedside lamp on. Of course, since it’s not backlit, you need a booklight to read in the dark, but that can be uncomfortable for us TED sufferers. I would stay away from the iPad, Kindle Fire, nook Color, etc. Those screens are just like a laptop or cell phone and cause vision problems even for people who don’t have TED. Even with the Kindle (or any book or computer screen), I follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes of use, focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It really does help.

[Bobbi]

#1169754

I will "ditto" gatorgirly’s comments on the Kindle. I have had a Kindle now for three years. You can adjust the font to a size that feels comfortable to you (within limitations, obviously), and the fact that it is not backlit makes it much, much easier on our eyes. It does not tire my eyes out the way the computer screen does (or my iPad).

[Kimberly]

#1169755

Bobbi and gatorgirly – thanks for the additional input! Sounds like the black & white e-ink readers are the favorite for Graves’ folks!

[teacherhelper]

#1169756

I got a kindle for my birthday in September. I also got the leather case with the light. I love it. I have enlarged the print to a comfortable size and the light in the case is not so bright. I find it very easy on my eyes.

[Kimberly]

#1169757

Thanks, teacherhelper! I am finally going to take the plunge and get a Kindle, now that I have some assurance that e-readers are fairly easy on the eyes.

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