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Keeler NuVision
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The Low Vision field
has advanced markedly in the last six years. Originally the LVES
or Low Vision Enhancement system , was developed by NASA scientists and
researchers fro John's Hopkins Medical Center. This unit, a wonderful
concept, was somewhat over-engineered and weighed over TWO pounds on the
patient's head.
Subsequently, another
company, VES (Vision Enhancement Systems) introduced a unit called the
V-Max. At 23 ounces it had some major advantages over LVES, but also
had some serious shortcomings. Then VES introduced the Jordy, which
at under 10 ounces, delivered on some of the early promises of video technology.
You may read about Jordy on the Jordy page.
Keeler, a company long
involved in the Low Vision field, is introducing a new device this week.
The name is tentatively, NuVision. It is a promising entry into the
electronic magnification field. Much lighter than even the Jordi,
the unit does sacrifice some features to attain it's light weight, the
final decision as to the importance of these features remains with the
potential user and their individual needs.
It's features (tentatively)
include:
Light Weight - Claimed
to approach 6 ounces.
Wide Field of View -
44 degrees
Manual Focus for Distance
, intermediate and near viewing.
Fixed Magnification 5X
Full Color
Battery Operated with
commonly available batteries.
Ability to enhance and
reverse contrast of printed materials.
Low Light Requirements
PROJECTED RETAIL PRICE
~ $3000.00
These pages were constructed
by :
Dr. William F. O'Connell
They are for educational
purposes only.
Dr. O'Connell is Director
of Low Vision Services for Lighthouse International in the Hudson Valley
Region, and is Chief of Low Vision services at the S.U.N.Y. State college
of Optometry. If you are looking for the name of a Low Vision Doctor
in your area, please consult the Links found in the
"Finding a Low Vision
Doctor" page below.
For an appointment:
SUNY: 212-780-5040
Lighthouse / White Plains
: 914-683-7500
Contact US: e-mail oconnellod@aol.com
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