Make your device easier to see. Pick your device, follow the steps, print this page if it helps.
Pick your device
Large Text
Makes ALL text bigger across apps
How: Settings -> Display & Brightness -> Text Size -> drag the slider to the right
Bold Text
Thicker letters, easier to read
How: Settings -> Display & Brightness -> Bold Text -> turn ON
Magnifier
Use the camera as a magnifying glass
How: Settings -> Accessibility -> Magnifier -> turn ON. Triple-click the side button to use
Zoom
Pinch to zoom anywhere on the screen
How: Settings -> Accessibility -> Zoom -> turn ON. Then tap with 3 fingers anywhere
VoiceOver
iPhone reads everything out loud
How: Settings -> Accessibility -> VoiceOver -> turn ON. Ask Siri to turn it off if you get stuck
Increase Contrast
Sharper edges on buttons and text
How: Settings -> Accessibility -> Display & Text Size -> Increase Contrast
Free help: The National Library Service (NLS BARD) lends free audiobooks and braille books by mail to anyone with low vision. Call 1-888-NLS-READ or visit nlsbard.loc.gov. Bookshare (bookshare.org) offers free ebooks in large print and audio for qualifying users.
Sound out loud: Voice assistants are a low-vision senior is best friend. iPhone: hold the side button and ask Siri. Android: say Hey Google. Both can call, text, set reminders, read news, and answer questions hands-free and eyes-free.