Low Vision Devices in Novi, MI
Whether you’ve been living with vision loss for years or were recently diagnosed, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. We’re here to help you explore your options, try out devices and help you walk away with the tools that help you move forward with confidence.
Do More With the Vision You Have
At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, we offer a wide range of low vision aids, from wearable magnifiers to high-tech digital devices, that help you do the things you care about most: reading, cooking, using a phone, watching TV, or moving safely through your home. But here’s the truth: it’s not about the device—it’s about the fit. Our low vision specialist, Dr. Jacobi, works with each patient one-on-one to match your goals with solutions that actually work for your lifestyle.
How Low Vision Aids Work
Low vision aids are adaptation tools designed to help you make the most of your remaining vision. Some are as simple as a hand-held magnifier. Others are advanced wearable systems that improve contrast or visual range. What they all have in common is one goal: to make daily life easier.
The right device depends on what you want to do:
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Read your mail or a favorite book
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See faces or watch TV
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Use a smartphone or tablet
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Drive safely with peripheral vision loss
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Reduce glare or improve clarity in low light
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Navigate unfamiliar spaces with more confidence
At Beyond Low Vision, we’ll help you test different options and identify what works best for you.
Types of Low Vision Aids We Offer
We carry a wide range of low vision aids designed to help with reading, mobility, glare reduction, and more. During your consultation, Dr. Jacobi will help you try out different tools and find the options that support your daily life, whether that’s getting back to work, reading for pleasure, or moving safely around your home.
Light Sensitivity & Contrast
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Absorptive lenses: Tinted lenses that reduce glare and light sensitivity indoors and out.
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E-scoop glasses: Designed to improve clarity, contrast, and brightness—helpful for conditions like macular degeneration.
Reading and Close-Up Tasks
- Hand-held & standing magnifiers: Great for menus, mail, and books. Available in different strengths and styles.
- Prismatic reading glasses: Worn like regular glasses, but designed for reading and screen use.
- Tele-microscope glasses: Wearable magnifiers for detailed close-up tasks like sewing or writing.
- Video/digital magnifiers / CCTV: Electronic magnifiers with adjustable zoom and contrast for long reading sessions or precision tasks.
Distance and Mobility
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Bioptic telescopic glasses: Mounted telescopes that improve distance vision for driving or recognizing faces.
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Full-diameter telescopes: Used for watching TV or seeing detail at a distance.
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Side-vision awareness glasses: Designed for patients with peripheral vision loss (such as from glaucoma or stroke), helping to improve spatial awareness.
We Ensure It Fits Your Lifestyle
At Beyond Low Vision, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, and we don’t believe in rushing your decision. Every device we recommend is one you can try during your evaluation. Dr. Jacobi will guide you through each tool in a relaxed setting so you can see how it works in real life, not just in theory.
We want you to leave our office feeling confident, not confused. That’s why we take our time, answer your questions, and recommend only the tools that support your goals—not just what’s new or popular.
Find the Right Solution for You
Whether you want to read more comfortably, drive more safely, or feel more confident in your daily routines, we’re here to help.
Located in Novi, MI, Beyond Low Vision serves patients throughout Northville, Livonia, Plymouth, Farmington Hills, and nearby communities. Call to schedule a low vision consultation with Dr. Jacobi.