
The Erler-Zimmer age vision simulation set consists of six specialized glasses that realistically simulate typical age- and disease-related visual impairments. It is ideally suited for training, nursing education, family counseling, or awareness projects – for example, in interacting with visually impaired individuals. The glasses vividly illustrate the effects of conditions such as age- related macular degeneration (AMD) , glaucoma , hemianopsia , cataracts , presbyopia , and diabetic retinopathy . This fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in their daily lives.
Areas of application:
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Care and dementia training
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Training and further education of medical professionals
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Training for family members, caregivers & students:
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Raising awareness of visual impairments in old age
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Simulation in the classroom & accessible planning projects
Advantages at a glance:
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Set of 6 pairs of glasses with simulated visual impairments
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Illustrates the visual effects of age-related diseases
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Robust, reusable design
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Promotes empathy and understanding for those affected
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Compact and portable for mobile use
Further information:
Simulated medical conditions in the set:
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AMD (age-related macular degeneration) – central field of vision restricted
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Glaucoma – tunnel vision due to loss of peripheral vision
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Hemianopsia – half-sided visual field loss
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Cataract – blurred, cloudy vision
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Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) – impaired near vision
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Retinopathy (e.g., diabetic) – patchy, disturbed vision
Storage :
Store in a dry place away from light – clean after use and store in a case or storage box.
Delivery information:
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Manufacturer:
Erler-Zimmer GmbH & Co. KG
Hauptstrasse 27
77886 Lauf
Deutschland
Tel: +49 07841 / 67191-0
Email: info@erler-zimmer.de
VAT ID number: Achtung! Medizinisches Ausbildungsmaterial, kein Spielzeug. Nicht geeignet für Personen unter 14 Jahren. Attention! Medical training material, not a toy. Not suitable for persons under 14 years of age.