Eye Health and Books

August is National Eye Exam Month. Don’t think you need regular eye exams? Think again! According to the CDC, about 7 million people in the U.S. are visually impaired, a million of which are blind. The number of Americans with uncorrectable vision impairment is expected to double from 4.2 million by 2050. An estimated 93 million adults in the U.S. are at high risk for serious vision loss, but only half of those individuals will consult with an eye doctor.

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For avid readers, vision loss doesn’t have to mean no longer enjoying reading. Technology has made it easier for authors and publishers to create books that are accessible to readers with all levels of visual impairment. Some of these strategies include:

• Large Print Books
• Font sizing options on ereaders
• Audiobooks
• Text-to-Speech options on apps and devices
• Contrast settings on apps and devices
• Handheld magnifiers

Schedule an eye exam today so you can keep reading and enjoying books for years to come.