Category: Enhanced Vision News

Dr. Diane Catania and her low vision therapist, Dianne Michels were featured on 69 News at Sunrise this morning and discussed low vision and the help that is available for those who have deteriorating vision.

Enhanced Vision was honored to have their Pebble featured on the segment. The Pebble is a hand-held digital magnifier that is the prefect companion whether you’re traveling or at home. With the Pebble, you can easily read labels, prescriptions, price tags, menus, bus schedules and so much more!

To view the segment “Low Vision Rehab Gives Patients New Hope”, CLICK HERE

Enhanced Vision, America’s leading manufacturer of magnifying solutions for the visually impaired, was selected as one of Orange County’s Top Workplaces in 2010 by the Orange County Register. Enhanced Vision was ranked in the Top 75 Workplaces in Orange County. In addition, Enhanced Vision was also ranked high among the Top Small Orange County workplace category.

Top Workplace award, which is based on the results of an independent survey given to all employees, is a true declaration of employees’ confidence in the company and its mission. The survey allowed employees to rate Enhanced Vision on several categories such as, Execution, Career, Management, Work Conditions, Pay and Benefits.

A few wonderful comments on the survey from employees include:

“The owners are wonderful and honest, I like the industry, I am challenged but not overwhelmed, and issues that come up are addressed by the managers.”

“I always get positive feedback about what I am doing, from the very top to the guys that ship products. Money talks, so raises and bonuses mean a lot and confirm my contribution to the company.”

Enhanced Vision is honored to be named as one of the Top Workplaces for employees in Orange County for another year in a row. Their employees take great pride in the products they represent and are dedicated to helping customers have grand success with the products.

Enhanced Vision was very excited and honored to have their Acrobat LCD featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode that aired this past Sunday, December 8, 2010.

When Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s producer contacted Enhanced Vision, America’s leading manufacturer of magnifying solutions for the visually impaired, there was no question that this deserving family would get exactly what they needed.

Cleveland residents Jasmine Anderson, who is legally blind, and Andre Anderson who is totally blind, are Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s latest recipients. Both Andre and Jasmine travel to their community schools and organizations in an effort to generate awareness about disabilities. Together, they’ve founded the “This Ability Awareness Center” where they devote a great deal of their time to counseling individuals with disabilities and making sure that people are aware of resources to help them remain independent.

Enhanced Vision wanted to make sure that Jasmine would have the right tools to not only help her remain independent but also help her continue to give back to her community. After learning more about Jasmine and her low vision needs, Enhanced Vision eagerly donated an Acrobat LCD (magnification for near, intermediate and distance viewing), a Merlin LCD (magnification for reading & writing) and a Pebble 4.3 (portable hand-held magnifier).

One of the most touching moments when introducing these electronic magnifiers to Jasmine was when she was finally able to see her wedding ring for the first time. For most people, this may be something that’s taken for granted but for someone who is visually impaired, this one moment is so very special. “We hope that Jasmine will experience many other moments such as this and that these new tools will help her in her mission to empower others with disabilities as well,” said Barron Javaheri, President of Enhanced Vision.

If you missed this episode on Sunday, you can check it out by clicking here: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

If you want to read the Press Release about this story, click here: Press Release

Enhanced Vision is truly proud to have our Amigo, our video magnifier on the go, to be featured on NBC 10 during the Health Check segment. The segment features the TechACCESS of Rhode Island and how they bring assistive technology to South New Englanders to help them remain more independent.

Check out the clip below:

Enhanced Vision would like to congratulate Denise Peloquin as our October Pebble Drawing winner! We are very excited to hear that Denise will be getting great use out of Pebble, hand-held portable digital magnifier. Pebble is the only hand-held magnifier you will ever need for your low vision needs.

Denise was kind enough to say a few words about herself and how the Pebble will benefit her:

Thank you so much!  Wow, was I ever excited to hear that I won a Pebble!  This electronic magnifier will benefit my life in so many ways every day.  I have been using standard hand-held magnifying glasses for years but they no longer provide the help I need.  Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with plaquenil retinopathy–plaquenil was a medication I had been taking for autoimmune disease and arthritis.  For unexplainable  reasons, the plaquenil built up in my retinas causing blind spots in my vision.  Eye specialist have told me this was a one in a million occurrence and there is nothing that can be done.  Soon after, I could no longer drive and two years ago, at age 57, I had to retire after 40 years of federal employment as I could no longer perform my duties as a secretary.  Unfortunately, the condition continues to gradually take away my sight.  However, I remain upbeat and accepting of that which I have been dealt.

The Pebble will be my eyes.  I say this because whenever I reach for a magnifier, it’s like I’m putting on my eyesight, like a person who needs to put on a pair of glasses or contact lenses. It will be an indispensable device throughout my life.  Thank you again and thank you Enhanced Vision so very much for allowing me to have won the Pebble.  I cannot wait for it to arrive and open up my world.

Don’t forget to sign up for your chance to win the Pebble for the month of November! Click here to be entered into our next Pebble drawing!

Enhanced Vision,  America’s leading manufacturer of electronic magnifying devices for the visually impaired, launched a flexible solution that will bring independence to many people currently struggling with various low vision conditions including Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa or Stargardt’s disease.

Transformer’s intuitive design adapts to the diverse needs and lifestyles of individuals with low vision. For the student who can’t see the blackboard to write down daily assignments, the employee who can’t see the spreadsheets or follow along during a presentation and anyone else in-between, Transformer USB portable electronic magnifier is quite the welcomed solution. “Because of its adaptability, Transformer USB is the ideal choice for anyone who has ever wanted more out of a magnification device,” said Barron Javaheri, President of Enhanced Vision.

Transformer features:

• Lightweight design
• Magnification up to 30x
• Camera rotates 330 degrees for reading, distance & self viewing modes
• Auto install software / plug & play
• USB connectivity for laptop computer*
• Compatible with popular magnification software & the latest windows operating systems
• Captures and stores images
• 28 custom color select modes
• Self contained on/off LED lighting
• Battery operated – up to 4 hours
• Includes soft carrying case and cloth sleeve
• Memory setting for each camera position
• 2 year warranty

Click here for more information on the Transformer USB!

*Minimum Requirements Apply

Solutions in Sight is a public education program of the Braille Institute whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and low vision. They provide hope and encouragement for the blind and visually impaired through educational, social and recreation programs and services.

Volunteers, supporters and anyone interested in vision-related topics can join Solution in Sight’s online community. Click here to join now!

The wonderful program recently distributed their wonderful Fall Newsletter where the Pebble, hand-held magnifier was featured in the “Product Spotlight.” Enhanced Vision could not be more honored to be part of such a wonderful and informative newsletter. We look forward to partnering with Braille Institute on new and upcoming projects in the future.

For more information on the Braille Institute of America, click here: http://www.brailleinstitute.org/

To get more great resources and to join Braille’s online community, Solutions in Sight, click here: http://www.solutionsinsight.org/

To sign up to receive Solution in Sight’s e-newsletter and other helpful resources, click here

Enhanced Vision is excited and proud to be giving out free “Living With Low Vision” CDs to those who request them on their website. The CD is Co-produced by AIRS-LA and Dr. Bill Takeshita.

Dr. Bill Takeshita discusses the varied issues facing a person who finds themselves with vision loss. He presents this information in a unique way having gone from being normally sighted to blind in just a few years. He brings a rare perspective of empathy, and warmth combined with decades of experience as a specialist in the field of low vision. The topics provide information on emotional support, finding help, resources, living with low vision tips and much more.

Click here to receive your free copy of the “Living With Low Vision CD”

The Center for the Partially Sighted and the National Federation of the Blind of California San Fernando Valley Chapter are putting on the 2010 Best in Tech Conference on Saturday, November 6th in Culver City, California.

Enhanced Vision could not be more excited and proud to be participating as a Platinum Sponsor. Our team will be there showcasing our low vision devices to help bring awareness on the assistive technology available. We have also donated two Pebble 4.3 units for the raffle at the event. The Enhanced Vision team will also doing a private presentation on our units as well.

This event offers a great opportunity to those who are interested in learning about the latest innovations in assistive technology for the blind and low vision. Attending this annual event offers a rare chance to:

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the largest national membership medical association of ophthalmologists specializing in eye care and surgery.

The mission of AAO is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists to ensure that the public can obtain the best possibly eye care. The AAO is dedicated to enhancing the quality life for every individual they treat by helping each to see his or her best and by protecting their patients’ vision and eye health throughout life. The Academy puts on annual meetings to help their members reach these goals.

Enhanced Vision is excited to be exhibiting at the Academy’s Meeting this year in Chicago, Illinois. We will be showcasing our extensive line of easy-to-use assistive technology designed to help low vision individuals regain their independence. We hope to generate awareness to the Ophthalmologists on low vision and the assistive technology available.

The meeting exhibitions begin Friday October 15th and will run until Tuesday, October 19th. As soon as the meeting concludes, we will update you on our experience at the event.

Please help Enhanced Vision get the word out about our low vision devices by mentioning our products to your own doctor. It is likely he or she is not aware of the assistive technology available for low vision individuals. We need your help to generation awareness to doctors and other visually impaired people.

For more information on AAO, click here