Optelec Reduces Prices on ClearView CCTV’s Providing Affordable Magnification Aids to the Visually Impaired
Optelec has reduced the price of it's industry leading ClearView video magnifier product line.
Chelmsford, MA (PRWEB) January 12, 2005 -- Optelec US, Inc. announced today
that they have reduced the list price of their ClearView Video Magnifiers. This
announcement supports Optelec’s mission to develop and distribute high quality,
affordable products that help those suffering from Macular Degeneration,
Diabetic Retinopathy, and the many other vision impairing conditions.
The flagship of Optelec’s low vision product line, the ClearView
consists of a special digital camera that magnifies any material placed under it
from 3.5 to over 50 times its original size, greatly enhancing visibility. The
magnified material is displayed on a high quality monitor in color, black and
white, or 16 other color combinations, offering users the ability to customize
the screen to meet their individual viewing needs. With relatively few buttons
operating the system, almost any individual can quickly learn to use the
ClearView.
“People trying to cope with the challenges of impaired vision
can benefit greatly from electronic magnification, which enables them to read
and write and manage daily tasks such as handling finances and medications.
Without products such as the ClearView, many visually impaired persons quickly
lose their independence and become reliant on others. Providing affordable
products to assist this segment of our population remain active and independent
is imperative” stated Annette Fasnacht, President of Optelec US, Inc.
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The new list price for the ClearView series starts at $1,795 for a 17”
black/white system, $2,095 for a 17” color unit, and $2,795 for a computer
integrated model.
About Optelec
Founded in 1985, Optelec is
recognized worldwide as a provider of innovative solutions for the blind and
visually impaired. The company's flagship ClearView line, magnifies text and
photos to over 50 times, bringing life back into focus for those living with low
vision, caused by such conditions as macular degeneration. The Braille Voyager
series provides Braille users with complete control of their laptop or desktop
computer from a Braille display. The user-friendly Voyager guarantees to Braille
user’s portable access for active participation in the mainstream, global
information community. For more information, please visit www.optelec.com or call
800-828-1056.
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