Anonymous
Post 02/10/2025 21:25     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I use an iPad but it’s just harder to read anything now.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2025 20:16     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I am myopic also.
I read books on my phone. It’s easy to control the lighting, size of text and background color.

Anonymous
Post 01/27/2025 09:54     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Anonymous wrote:I have had a lot of vision problems after shingles went into my optic nerve. I also developed cataracts from the treatment.

I read all books on an iPad now because reading them in print is difficult. It’s partly that I need very good lighting and also that I can make the print as large as I need it even with reading glasses. I’m not sure if a Kindle would be any better.


Kindle is better because it is backlit, which is easier on the eyes. From there you can choose different fonts and font sizes.

Even if people are avoiding Amazon, I'd suggest buying a used paperwhite, and checking out ebooks from Libby.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2025 08:03     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I have a Kobo ereader, and it works great. They do have some larger sizes, including up to 10 inches, but the large ones are designed that you can take notes with a stylus so are way more money.

You can check out library books with the kobo like with a kindle. There is also a Kindle Unlimited equivalent that is very reasonably priced. For $10, you can read/listen to all the ebooks and audiobooks included. It mostly seems to be genre fiction and independently published books, but I have gotten my money’s worth. There is a cheaper option if you just want ebooks without audiobooks.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 23:52     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
The kindle oasis and I think the kindle scribe are bigger than the regular kindle, so you might look at those? Obviously you can make the print larger on all kindles but I guess you want to have more words on a page than you’d have on the regular kindle.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 23:38     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Have you tried the large print section at the library?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 20:53     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I have had a lot of vision problems after shingles went into my optic nerve. I also developed cataracts from the treatment.

I read all books on an iPad now because reading them in print is difficult. It’s partly that I need very good lighting and also that I can make the print as large as I need it even with reading glasses. I’m not sure if a Kindle would be any better.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 20:12     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Anonymous wrote:Have you considered listening to them instead?


I do listen to books, but I do that when I'm doing something else like walking or housework. (Some books are better in audio, especially memoirs and other nonfiction.) I'll keep doing that, but I'd also like to go back to reading when I can just immerse myself and not multitask, especially at bedtime. I miss doing that.

It looks like the Kindle Paperwhite is the way to go. The bigger font is helpful, but I do find that I remember more of what I read when I can see more of the text on the page at one time. It's like my brain uses the place of the words on the page as an added neural connection or something.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:36     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Would you be okay with a Kindle Paperwhite? While the device itself it not overly big, the nice thing is that you can increase the font size within the device, as well as adjust the preferred lighting brightness. Together, that may get you to optimal reading. Personally, I really love the Paperwhite and think you should give it a try and return it if you don't like it.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:34     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I love my kindle paperwhite. I’d ask a friend to look at theirs or go to place like Target to see if they have some models to look at before purchase.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:32     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I think it’s uncomfortable to hold too large a screen
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:31     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
You could get a kindle fire, although I’d much rather have a paperwhite
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:19     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Have you considered listening to them instead?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:12     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
Anonymous wrote:I have always been severely myopic but now in middle age, I can't see up close either. (So uncomfortable! So scary!) I am also developing cataracts. My New Year's resolution is to get off the internet and go back to reading books again. I think my best bet is an e-reader.

I have an old Nook, but I think e-ink would be better for my eyes. Any recommendations? I looked at kindles, but they are all so small. I'd love a screen that was more like 8-10 inches instead of 6 or 7. Does anyone make one? Why doesn't Amazon make one? People our age are the ones who read the most books! (I saw the Kindle Scribe-- wonderful but so expensive!)



OP again. I'll take other suggestions also. Are there good magnifying glasses for reading paper books?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2025 18:10     Subject: Advice on e-reader for bad eyes
I have always been severely myopic but now in middle age, I can't see up close either. (So uncomfortable! So scary!) I am also developing cataracts. My New Year's resolution is to get off the internet and go back to reading books again. I think my best bet is an e-reader.

I have an old Nook, but I think e-ink would be better for my eyes. Any recommendations? I looked at kindles, but they are all so small. I'd love a screen that was more like 8-10 inches instead of 6 or 7. Does anyone make one? Why doesn't Amazon make one? People our age are the ones who read the most books! (I saw the Kindle Scribe-- wonderful but so expensive!)