Visual comfort, thought smart

In a world where digitalization influences daily life, the smartphone has become a constant companion. Always and everywhere with you, it makes everyday life easier - even with impaired vision - for example by quickly magnifying details. However, people with impaired vision usually need more than just magnification for optimum support. This is where optaro from Eschenbach Optik comes in. The innovative electronic visual aid supplements the iPhone's range of applications with numerous additional functions specially developed for the visually impaired, making the smartphone a fully functional reading aid for at home and on the move.

In addition to an iPhone, the optaro camera module and either a corresponding protective cover or the magnetic universal stand are required for use. With the optaro app, users can control the camera module and customize the settings according to their personal requirements.

Visual aid and smartphone in one

optaro enhances the iPhone with a central camera with full HD resolution, which enables 3x to 15x magnification and delivers razor-sharp images even at short distances thanks to its high depth of field. The central camera position facilitates orientation on the reading material, while the generous field of view of 41 mm offers a comprehensive view. Thanks to the special LED lighting, the camera produces a high-contrast and homogeneous image without glare. The integrated stand automatically swivels the camera into the reading position when it is folded out and ensures an ergonomic reading posture that enables tremor-free and relaxed reading.

Individual settings and intelligent reading functions

With the intuitive optaro app, users can make individual settings according to their needs using clearly and unambiguously recognizable symbols. They can adjust the magnification and choose between 14 contrast-enhancing false color modes. Reading support in the form of a reading line or a reading line can also be switched on. The say-aloud function, which reads out the central reading area, provides additional convenience. The optaro app is available free of charge in the Apple App Store.

Simple extension with optaro protective covers and universal stand

Two options are available for mounting the optaro camera module on the iPhone: 13 custom-fit protective cases are available for various iPhone models, in which the camera module can be inserted together with the iPhone. The cases are equipped with tactile markings that enable optimum positioning on the reading material. They also offer comprehensive protection for the iPhone and the camera module. Alternatively, the universal stand suitable for almost every iPhone model can be used. The iPhone is simply placed on top and can be positioned securely thanks to the practical magnetic mechanism and the fold-out support.

Experience and innovation combined

optaro is another milestone in the successful history of Eschenbach Optik: since the launch of its first electronic visual aid smartlux DIGITAL in 2012, the Nuremberg-based company has continuously developed pioneering digital visual aids. With optaro, Eschenbach Optik now presents a unique solution for people with visual impairments that redefines visual comfort and takes current trends and usage habits into account.

"Our motivation in developing optaro was to create a digital reading aid that integrates seamlessly into the everyday lives of our users. Because we always want to offer people with impaired vision a simple but powerful solution for their visual tasks. With optaro, they now have a digital reading aid with them at all times and everywhere with just one touch of their smartphone," says Markus Anacker, Executive Vice President of the Optics Division at Eschenbach Optik. "optaro is the result of our many years of experience and our unique development expertise and will make life easier for many people with impaired vision."

Further information can be found at www.eschenbach-optaro.com