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AR Glasses to help vision impaired watch TV?
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:25 pm
Posted this on the Tech Board also.
Why I'm asking for input and advice on AR glasses.
My wife has Myopic Degeneration in both eyes and has very reduced or impaired vision. She has not driven in over 5 years and eye glasses or contacts do not correct the vision enough to help.
Currently she reads books etc. on a tablet with the brightness set at max, font size very large and bolded.
For watch television we have an 85" screen size set at dynamic picture settings and even with that she sits about 5 foot in front of the TV while watching.
Anyone have any experience with AR glasses for connecting to and viewing a television? The majority of info of what I have found online is focused mainly on connecting to a phone, laptop, X-box, etc.
TIA and hopefully I get the info I need on the subject.
Why I'm asking for input and advice on AR glasses.
My wife has Myopic Degeneration in both eyes and has very reduced or impaired vision. She has not driven in over 5 years and eye glasses or contacts do not correct the vision enough to help.
Currently she reads books etc. on a tablet with the brightness set at max, font size very large and bolded.
For watch television we have an 85" screen size set at dynamic picture settings and even with that she sits about 5 foot in front of the TV while watching.
Anyone have any experience with AR glasses for connecting to and viewing a television? The majority of info of what I have found online is focused mainly on connecting to a phone, laptop, X-box, etc.
TIA and hopefully I get the info I need on the subject.
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:26 pm to duckblind56
I feel like that would be confusing as shite trying to keep up with the dialog AND being told what is happening at the same time.
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:28 pm to duckblind56
Just get her the audio book version and call it a day
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:31 pm to duckblind56
I have the Meta Quest 3 set- I can watch prime, peacock, YouTube, I imagine anything is available.
The headset isn’t the most comfortable but there are better sets out there. We got the less expensive one and if we need to replace it we will definitely get a higher end one.
The headset isn’t the most comfortable but there are better sets out there. We got the less expensive one and if we need to replace it we will definitely get a higher end one.
Posted on 7/5/26 at 7:57 pm to duckblind56
I don't know much about smart glasses. Well, I have never tried them or anything, but I do know of someone whose son who went on a trip to Spain with his class, on their senior trip. And evidently the glasses were very useful because it can translate other languages into English in "real time". So as the person is speaking, it comes up on the glasses. I only mention this because I would think there are features there that she can benefit from.
I don't know if this technology is available on the glasses, but I know Ring used AI to give the homeowner information. If someone comes within a certain distance of the camera it gives a description, although I think it takes a little while for it to be accurate. A friend of mine told me that the other day his daughter was vacuuming out her car and he was notified that someone was outside using a leaf blower. I don't know if that type of technology would be useful, but I have to think there are smart glasses with that capability.
I don't know if this technology is available on the glasses, but I know Ring used AI to give the homeowner information. If someone comes within a certain distance of the camera it gives a description, although I think it takes a little while for it to be accurate. A friend of mine told me that the other day his daughter was vacuuming out her car and he was notified that someone was outside using a leaf blower. I don't know if that type of technology would be useful, but I have to think there are smart glasses with that capability.
Posted on 7/5/26 at 8:21 pm to duckblind56
Have you looked at esight go glasses? They are expensive but are designed for individuals with low vision.
Posted on 7/5/26 at 8:43 pm to Bryno1960
No but will look into it. Thanks
Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:35 pm to duckblind56
Tech board
Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:40 pm to duckblind56
To their credit, Microsoft has leaned very hard into adaptive solutions. I think they're more about mobility than vision, but they have some options.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 9:42 am to Bryno1960
These appear to be what I was referring to as AR glasses.
I did check their website and you are correct, they are expensive....but if something like these would allow her to watch TV, read, use the computer, etc. then it would be worth it.
Thanks
I did check their website and you are correct, they are expensive....but if something like these would allow her to watch TV, read, use the computer, etc. then it would be worth it.
Thanks
Posted on 7/6/26 at 11:54 am to Pepe Lepew
Did you see the first line on my OP. I said I also posted it on the TB.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 10:36 pm to duckblind56
quote:
These appear to be what I was referring to as AR glasses.
I did check their website and you are correct, they are expensive....but if something like these would allow her to watch TV, read, use the computer, etc. then it would be worth it.
Are you trying to find something that would simply increase the size of what's on the TV? Like make it as if she is watching on a 200" screen instead of traditional big screen, or something that would like enhance dialog/provide more info like maybe read out the closed captioning?
I'm not super familiar with either to be honest, just curious what type of solution you're aiming for here
Posted on 7/6/26 at 11:01 pm to JayVegas702
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Like make it as if she is watching on a 200" screen instead of traditional big screen,
Just really getting into checking the options or possibilities of using the XR or AR glasses and it's not real clear to me all the options of how they work or what they will work with.
I do know the BIGGER and BRIGHTER anything is the better she can see it. Also someone dealing with myopic degeneration lose their depth perception so it is a tough battle to fight.
These (or something like these) or what I'm trying to find more info on.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro
And use one of these to connect to the HDMI output on our TV, the the cable below to connect to the glasses.
HDMI to USB-C
USBC to USB C Cable 10FT 3-Pack 60W (20V/3A), Type C to C Long Charger Cord
Posted on 7/7/26 at 4:51 am to duckblind56
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