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Questions for monocular users (self.Blind)
submitted by GoBlindOrGoHome
If you're someone with low vision who uses a monocular for leisure or daily tasks, I have some questions for you.
What is the monocular most useful for? What is it not useful for? How do you choose a monocular, and which one do you have the best experience with?
For reference, my acuity is 20/400. I'm considering a monocular for sightseeing on my honeymoon and reading signage in my daily life.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
What is the monocular most useful for? What is it not useful for? How do you choose a monocular, and which one do you have the best experience with?
For reference, my acuity is 20/400. I'm considering a monocular for sightseeing on my honeymoon and reading signage in my daily life.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
wyongriver 3 points 4y ago
I use a monocular heavily throughout the day.
Main uses are:
- reading bus numbers/Uber number plates
- working with someone on a computer (I work in the computer industry - I can’t see what’s on the screen unless its right in front of me and magnified - so the monocular is useful in this case)
- reading whiteboards/display boards.
- spotting my kids if we are at a big space like a park
- playing poker! Reading the community cards.
The monocular goes everywhere with me. I love it.
Main uses are:
- reading bus numbers/Uber number plates
- working with someone on a computer (I work in the computer industry - I can’t see what’s on the screen unless its right in front of me and magnified - so the monocular is useful in this case)
- reading whiteboards/display boards.
- spotting my kids if we are at a big space like a park
- playing poker! Reading the community cards.
The monocular goes everywhere with me. I love it.
GoBlindOrGoHome [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I didn't expect a few of these answers! Thanks so much. :)
Stick81 2 points 4y ago
I use a 10x25 monocular for checking my heading while cane travelling, sort of like shooting an azimuth with a compass. It's a good way to look ahead to make sure I'm headed the right way and check for obstacles in my path. Since I have poor visual acuity, I use my monocular to also read street signs and names. Before, when I just relied on GPS navigation to travel, I would often walk past a turn and have to double back, adding unnecessary travel time. A monocular is also helpful for intersections where the tactile pavers might not be aligned with the intersection properly.
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