Software Helps Aging Eyes Operate Cell Phones

These days, a cell phone is a requisite for functioning in society, but for people with aging eyes, operating them can be difficult. Presbyopia and cataracts can make reading the tiny screen on the phone difficult. Even after cataract surgery, people with monofocal IOLs can still have difficulty reading the screen Now, a small British start-up has developed a solution that can help people with diminished vision to read and operate their cell phones. Although newer smartphones solve this problem with larger screens, many people in the target demographic prefer to use their older phones because they use them mostly for routine tasks.

The solution is called C-CallerID, software that identifies common callers with an easily-readable graphic, either a one or two-letter abbreviation or a visual icon that can be selected from the company's database. The software was originally developed as an app by the company's founder. His wife was having trouble using her phone after cataract surgery and complained about having to fumble for her glasses or ask friends to read her phone for her. The company unveiled the software this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It's available for use on many brands of mobile phones, including Motorola, Nokia, Sony, Samsung, and LG. It is currently being advertised for use in Britain, and may also be available in other areas.

Although age can dramatically impact the quality of your vision, it doesn't have to impact the quality of your life. To learn more about coping with declining vision, please contact an ophthalmologist to learn more about vision solutions.