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Smart usage of smart phones for people with low vision

There are multiple low vision aids available for people with low vision. These aids have their optical and financial limitations. They may not be considered socially acceptable by some people. Now a days smartphones have become an integral part of everyone’s life. Smartphones can empower individuals with low vision by providing communication tools, access to information, navigation assistance, reading and writing support, entertainment options, and a range of assistive apps. They can promote independence, connectivity, and accessibility in multiple aspects of life. This video presents some of these features and settings that can enhance the usability and accessibility of smartphones for people with low vision which can be useful in their day-to-day life.