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I’ve tried all sorts of vision aids/telescopes, but each was a challenge, none were natural and easy for me to use. Then in 2003 while attending the Blinded Veteran’s Association National Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, I met the Ocutech representative, and at once I knew I had to have one of these. So the following year I was sent back to The Southeastern Blind Rehab Center in Birmingham Al for low vision clinic and computer up grade. While there I was issued a 4x Auto focus and it has completely given me a whole new way for me to see things.
Now while shopping I can see the signs above the isles so I don’t waste time going up and down isles looking for what I need. I can see the items on the shelf and read the label, without taking it off too see what is in the can. While traveling, I can see enough of the monitor about flights and bus travel, but at times I still have to ask people to get me in the right direction, but that is what blind rehab training does for you.
The first time I wore it and was able to see people’s faces for the first time since I lost my vision in 1992, I had tears in my eyes; it was something to see faces of family members and friends. I still get a lump in my throat when I see someone across the room that I haven’t seen in years.
When I first got the Autofocus my friend took me to the Leperzan Stallion show and I could actually enjoy the show without having to readjust the monocular. Also when she and I go to the different concerts, no matter where we sit in the arena, I can still enjoy the performers with the Autofocus. Some of the concerts I’ve been too, George Strait, Cher, Allan Jackson, Dixie Chicks, Toby Keith, are just a few that I have enjoyed viewing with the Autofocus.
Now I also use my Autofocus for my favorite sport………..deer hunting. I take the Autofocus and sit in my stand with a 40 caliber, Ruger P95 with a laser dot on it. When I see movement I will focus on the deer, and get to check it out with the Autofocus and place the red dot on it and with the Autofocus I can see the red dot on it. But don’t worry I have not killed one yet, because I am more interested in just being in the woods, and checking out the wildlife, I have watched squirrels and woodpeckers in trees right next to me. I also use it during the rifle hunt, but have not shot the rifle with it on my forehead because there is not enough clearance between the two instruments. I explain to my buddies that it is like looking thru a 4x scope on a rifle, they begin to understand.
I am very thankful to the technicians at Ocutech for the assistance they have given me in using and adjusting the Autofocus. I also enjoy visiting with the reps at the conventions I attend. This instrument has opened up a whole new world to me.
George W Myers
Hattieville, AR