Top products from r/Blind
We found 22 product mentions on r/Blind. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Master Lock 1500iD Locker Lock Set Your Own Directional Combination Padlock, 1 Pack, Assorted Colors
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Indoor padlock is best used as a school locker lock and gym lock, providing protection and security from theftSet your own directional combination lock for speed and easy combination recall; for combo reset instructions, refer to the user guide in the technical specifications section of this pageFas...
2. Winged Eyeliner Stamp – The Flick Stick by Lovoir, Waterproof Make Up, Smudgeproof, Long Lasting Liquid Eye liner Pen, Vamp Style Wing, 2 Wingliner Pens (10mm Classic, Midnight Black)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3. Cooking Measuring Cups- Set of 5
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Set of 5 color-coded measuring cupsIncludes 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cupMeasurements also shown in millilitersMade of durable shock-resistant ABS plasticDishwasher safe
4. AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries (800 mAh), Pre-charged - Pack of 8
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
One 8-pack of pre-charged AAA rechargeable batteries (800 mAh), ideal for digital cameras, remote controls, toys, and moreLong battery life; extremely gradual self-discharge; maintains 80% capacity for 24 monthsComes pre-charged and ready to use; can be recharged 1000 times with minimal power lossSh...
5. My Weigh SCMVOXEVOL 5000g by 1g Talking Kitchen Scale
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Talking kitchen scale makes weighing extremely easyAs you are using the scale it announces the weightIt uses strain gauge technology to be incredibly accurate and preciseThe talking feature can be turned on or offPleasant, easy to hear voice commands
6. Mount-It! Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount | Gas Spring Monitor Arm | Full Motion Articulating Height Adjustable Stand | Fits 21 22 23 24 27 Inch VESA Compatible Computer Screen | Clamp and Grommet Base
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Fits all brands of 19 20 21.5 24 27 inch computer screens, with a maximum support weight of 19.8 pounds, using the 75x75mm or 100x100mm VESA square bolt hole pattern found on the back of the monitors. Measure the distance between the mounting bolt holes on the back, in millimeters, if unsure of size...
7. The Braille Store Set of Nesting Braille Measuring Cups
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Set of Plastic Scoops WithRaised Print and Braille
8. Donegan OptiVISOR Headband Magnifier
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Binocular headband magnifier provides hands-free magnification and viewing for a variety of applications such as jewelry-making, watch-making, needlework, artwork, electronic inspection, book-reading, print inspection, and stamp-collectingAvailable in multiple dioptric strengths (indicated by the mo...
9. Carson MiniMight 6x18mm Pocket Monocular with Carabiner Clip (MM-618)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Compact monocular with carabiner clip attachmentMagnification: 6x | Objective Lens Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 0.2 lbs.Field of View: 426 feet at 1,000 yards | Fully Coated OpticsPerfect compact and portable monocular for camping, hiking, hunting, safari, bird watching, concerts, wildlife, sporting, tr...
10. Carson MiniBrite LED Lighted Pocket Aspheric 5x Magnifier with Built-in Sliding Lens Cover
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Pocket Magnifier contains a powerful 5x aspheric lensBuilt-In Sliding Protective CaseCompact, Lightweight, and PortableUses 3 AAA Batteries (Not Included) | Backed by Carson's Limited Lifetime WarrantyBright Built-In LED Light | Lens Diameter: 1.3 inch (L) x 1.5 inch (H)
11. Pocket Braille Cube Learning Device
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Small size makes this learning tool portableLearning Braille is fun with this tool/toyTurn-and-click mechanism
12. Touch the Universe: A NASA Braille Book of Astronomy
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
13. Koplow Games KOP10827 Jumbo Polyhedral Dice Game Set
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
The jumbo sized dice make the numbers easy to read.Great for ages 10 and up.Comes as a set of 7.
14. Etopstech Jewelry Loupe - LED Illuminated, 30x, 21mm - MG21007(Silver)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
This 30X Illuminated Jeweler Loupe magnification is built from durable metal, optical glass with 21mm in length and dual bright LED light.This eye loupe is great for rock collectors, coin collectors, jewelers, hobbyists, and also makes a great gift for the kids to explore the fabulous tiny world.Bri...
15. Carson Closeup 6x18mm Close-Focus Monocular (CF-718)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Close focus monocular that can be used for long distance or close focus viewing | Close Focus feature works up to 10 inches away from your subjectMagnification: 6x Power | Objective Lens Diameter: 18mm | Field of View: 427 feet at 1,000 yardsExtremely Compact and Lightweight Design | Weight: 2.8 oun...
16. Acu-Life Eye Patch | For Kids or Adults | Great Pirate Costume Women or Men
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CARE OR COSTUME: Perfect for eye care and protection or for use in a pirate costumeCOMFORTABLE FIT: Eye patch is constructed with a foam padding that fits comfortably over the entire eyeBLOCKS LIGHT: Thick material completely covers the eye and blocks out all lightONE SIZE FITS MOSTHEALTHY LIVING: A...
17. Midland HH50 Pocket Weather Radio
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Receives NOAA broadcasts for around-the-clock severe weather informationAutomatic alert system turns on in event of dangerous weather or civil emergenciesTest button confirms alert function is working properly at all timesConstructed to be water resistant, with a 6-inch telescoping antenna for cryst...
18. A Singular View: The Art of Seeing With One Eye
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
monocular visionsight in one eyesingular view
Alright, so I'll try to reply in parts as we break down the issue:
TRAVEL
(https://nfb.org/free-cane-program) or (if you have means and don't want it for free) [buying a fiberglass or carbon fiber cane from them instead.]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/prodtype.asp?prodtype=1&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) It is not often provided locally, it is lighter than the folding ambutech and revolution type cane you probably have, and if you don't like it stick it in your closet as a backup.
CLEANING
What cleaning things aren't going quite right for you? Let me know.
COOKING:
How good of a cook were you to start with? What types of food are you cooking, and what sorts of issues are you encountering?
(https://www.amazon.com/StarPack-Premium-Silicone-Kitchen-12-Inch/dp/B00KDV5RZY/) (and I want to get silicone spatulas.) I use it to "feel" around my nonstick pans safely, easily flip things, etc.
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=1137&cat=19&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) measuring cups, or if you have color discrimination, [color coded ones.]
(https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Measuring-Cups-Set-5/dp/B00I5PTBCA/r) There's also [bright measuring spoons]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=968&cat=19&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) that you can label as well.
(http://www.thermoworks.com/Talking-Thermometer) can help with tasks like "how done is this meat" and "will that turkey send my family to the hospital" lol. Very handy.
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=1081&cat=19&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) is good for hot cups, but just poke your finger over the rim for cold stuff.
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=605&cat=111&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) For example, I put bumps on the numbers, power, add minute, start and stop button for my microwave. I also put a button where the "light wash" for my dishwasher is and know that one click further is regular and another is heavy. (You can also use this to label a bunch of types of washing machines. Some are more accessible than others unfortunately.)
So that's a start of things I can think off the top of my head, but there's probably a bunch more. If you give me more feedback I will try to be more specific.
Nail clipping I haven't had an issue with. Just use the metal tip of the clipper to feel where your finger pad starts if you're not sure, pull AWAY from that area, and then clip. Then I file my nail with a filing board so they're round and even.
Fitness
(http://www.knfbreader.com/) You might be able to get rehab to pay for it, although it is currently only $19.99 on android (the usual $99.99 on iOS.) It can read all sorts of printed text like mail, menus, etc. Great software for this job.
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=758&cat=50&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) It is grade 1 and grade 2 braille, NOT UEB, so you will eventually have to relearn some things (but a lot of material out there still exists in grade 2, and it is a good primer to technique, the alphabet, numbers, etc.) Some other [braille instruction books]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/prodtype.asp?prodtype=50&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) are in UEB. Sign up for local classes, too!
(https://nfb.org/free-slate-program) to write braille with. You can use braille to label all sorts of foods (spice jars, canned goods, bottles of sauces), cleaners and soaps and such, and items at home to start with! There is [stick on labeling tape]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=1045&cat=128&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) [reusable labels with elastic]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=1048&cat=128&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) and [reusable magnetic tape for cans.]
(https://ecommerce.nfb.org/asp/product.asp?product=1146&cat=128&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=) So a lot of options.
(https://www.loc.gov/nls/) and [Bookshare]
(https://www.bookshare.org/cms/) if you can. Paper and digital braille, physical and digital audiobooks, etc are all freely available to blind people either as downloads or mailed for free to your home. Bookshare charges a yearly subscription, but not if you're a student.
I've written about [losing my sight]
(https://www.reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/5627a2/feeling_disheartened/) and how a lot of the process, for me, was emotionally coming to grips with the vastness of the change instead of trying to minimize it. Does that make sense? It's a big fucking deal in the beginning, and having what you need (practically and emotionally) makes all the difference.
(And look, I know this is a lot of info, but I mean it when I say that I (and many others on this sub) want to help and want you to be able to succeed. If you want to ask more questions now, or you want to ask more questions next year, let us know.)
20x?!! Are you sure she's using a true 20x loupe? If you picked up a cheap loupe online, chances are, it's not a 20x. For instance: http://www.amazon.com/SE-Loupe-LED-Illuminated-21mm/dp/B0013E3DAG => advertised to be 20x, but turns out to be ~5.5x.
I would recommend first figuring out the minimum magnification power your wife needs to read small text. Reason: There is an inverse relationship between magnification power, and depth of field and field of view. Meaning, there is no 20x magnifier that can give you a huge field of view (I have a true 20x, and dear god, it is useless to me since it can only view about 1 character at a time).
Here's an example of the tradeoff: I own several Donegan OptiVISOR headband magnifiers. At first, I ordered their most powerful model, the 3.5x. The 3.5x has a focal length of 4", and a depth of field of about 1". This means, in order for me to have a clear image of what I'm observing, I need to make sure I maintain a 3" to 5" distance between the lens and the item under observation; it was just exhausting.
After trial and error, I ended up with the the 1.75x. It has a focal length of 14", and a depth of field of about 4". Which means, I can keep the item under observation at a distance of 10" - 18", which is much more forgiving.
In case you're interested in the headband magnifier: http://www.amazon.com/Donegan-OptiVisor-Headband-Magnifier-Magnification/dp/B0068OSIIS/
Honestly, some of the more comfortable-looking and aesthetically pleasing patches seem to be from creators on Etsy. Some are a lot more reasonably priced than you'd expect, too. General search, patch 1, patch 2, patch 3 – looks cool, but bit more expensive.
Amazon has some, too. I have one like this – REALLY do not recommend that style! The cheap price is nice, but it is soft and starts bending inward and pokes my ball (ow), so I imagine it will bend and press into your socket. Looks shit, too. But this other type looks super comfortable and pleasingly simple. Bit cheaper than Etsy patches, too.
What country/area are you from? That information would help figure out which companies would be easiest for you to order from. If you're from, like, South Africa trying to order from amazon.ca or amazon.com, you're going to have a lot of waiting and a lot of shipping fees, if you can even get it shipped there.
THis is no way immediate help but I read an excellent book about someone who transitioned from sight to blind due to a traumatic event. It's called Beyond the Bear: How I Learned To Live And Love Again After Being Blinded By A Bear
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Bear-Learned-Again-Blinded/dp/0762784555
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-bigley/blinded-by-a-bear-how-my-_b_3202338.html
I found this book to be so inspiring and honest. I still think about it when I'm having a tough day and think "man, if Dan can come through like that I shouldn't be complaining too much." It's a those books that inspired me to write a letter to the publisher to pass on. I had never done that but I wanted to thank him for sharing his story.
I am sighted btw.
I love this question it's not silly at all! I'm a blind makeup lover too so I completely understand.
Have you tried using a winged eye liner stamp? They're a bit more of a tactile experience than using a pen and require a little less precision. Plus once you get some practice it looks really cute!
Here are a few options!
https://m.sephora.com/product/wink-stamp-wing-eyeliner-P449090
https://www.amazon.com/Eyeliner-Stamp-WingLiner-Waterproof-Smudgeproof/dp/B07GM317JJ
https://thevampstamp.com/
The My Weigh Vox-2 Kitchen Scale is a good talking scale but is only accurate to about 3-5 grams. If you do find a good scale with 0.1g resolution that either talks or links to a phone application I would be very interested for measuring hops for brewing, coffee and spices.
I started with this... a Braille cube
And a really awesome intro book. It’s for adults learning Braille, which is perfect. link here
I play primarily on PC and sit pretty close to my monitor (about a foot away for a 24" monitor). If I need to read something specific, I'll either use windowed mode and Windows Magnifier or a pocket magnifier like this one I picked up at Target for $10 or so.
We also have a larger TV in the living room for when I play on consoles. The bedroom has a RetroPie I set up for her and I to play older console games together, and she'll sit on the bed and I'll stand to the side or sit on the edge of it closer to the TV so we can play together.
Some of it is also adjusting/knowing my limits for games in general-
I don't care for FPS anyway, but wouldn't play that or LoL-type games where I'm part of a team that needs me to act/react quickly. I'll generally play ARPGs where I can be solo or part of a mob rather than a specific group. Also turn-based strategy games where amount of time spent doesn't matter.
The manual for the Ruby says it comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries and has a built-in charger for them. I gather you were using alkaline because you may need to swap batteries during a shift, so why not just buy an external charger and a dozen high quality NiMH batteries and never have to worry about paying for batteries again?
The best simple charger for NiMH is the Panasonic BQ-CC17. It's available in a kit with either AA or AAA, but the AAA price is a bit of a rip-off; you may as well get the AA version and order some AAA separately.
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-4x-Eneloop-AA-with-Charger/dp/B00JHKSMJU/
For batteries, get as many AmazonBasics AAA as you would like. They come in high capacity and regular versions, but the cost difference is a lot higher than the capacity difference, so just decide for yourself what you prefer.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Pre-charged/dp/B00HZV9YE0/
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Rechargeable-Batteries-8-Pack-Pre-charged/dp/B00CWNMXQW/
Important note: you should not mix NiMH and alkaline batteries in a device.
I'm also visually impaired and need to be really close to my monitor, and the arm mount works really well. I have one line this and mount it to the side of my desk. So I can pull it closer but have room under it for my keyboard.
Does he still need the larger font size if the monitor is close? In my case, I can see fairly small sizes if I look close enough, so I don't really need large fonts since I have the arm. But all text editors have the option to change the size, so it would really just be a matter of adjusting the size to a comfortable level.
EDIT: another thing to note about the arm, you should plan where you'll mount it before buying one. For me, my desk is solid on the side so there wasn't a good spot to clamp it on (so I had to carve out a hole in my desk).
This is a great resource: https://www.amazon.com/Singular-View-Art-Seeing-One/dp/0961463929
Has a bunch of illustrations and ways to manage living with monocular vision.
My husband loves this one.
Carson MiniMight 6x18mm Pocket Monocular with Carabiner Clip (MM-618) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055V5YBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ew5ODb6R40021
I have used the Master Lock 1500iD for a couple of years. It's very easy to use. It's a directional combination lock.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002TSN4SQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've heard good things about the Carson CF-718. Close focus distance of 10 inches and only $14.
If you live in Canada or the US, try this.
I didn't buy them yet but here's the link! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00942D65G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mmBZDb02JN2Z4
Touch the Universe: A NASA Braille Book of Astronomy https://www.amazon.ca/dp/030908332X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_DJcBwbX1WWSBN
Do you have a UK branch at all? We play here mostly using theatre of the mind, not sure how it works over the Internet though, I've only played/GM'd with the group all around one table
For those who are partially sighted , we found these jumbo polyhedral dice, each die a different colour
UK Amazon link here
US Amazon link here