Flashlights have helped me so
much from walking the dog at night to finding things I've dropped. I've bought
so many over the years as my vision changed. I've left the house and realized
my shoes are black when my dress is blue or wore black socks with blue shoes
and pants. My brother bought a great flashlight for my dad who bought the same
one to give my siblings. it's a NEBO Slyde King #6434. My other flashlight is a
LiteAll by Promier. I went to Academy Sports and asked the salesperson for the
brightest flashlight in stock without being too expensive or heavy. They have
four sizes: one small enough for my purse at $15, a small one for my son at
$10, a medium one for home at $40, and a large which I didn't buy at $60. Most
flashlights are LED which doesn't mean they're bright enough for someone with
low vision. Go by the Lumen size to pick what is right for you. I have a 300 and a 320 Lumen.
As you can see I haven't posted anything in almost three years. The main reason is my computer died and it was nine months before I had a new one. I've a new iPad and new phone but these devices are too small for me to post from. I even have a new card to give out so others can get information about living with low vision. The one lesson I've learned is my vision and eye health could be much worse. Please check out and follow my new Instagram, Facebook, and Blog.
I have always had low vision but was never trained with low vision aids until 2011, ten years after I lost sight in my right eye. I want to help others know there are resources out there and not to live life "not seeing".