eView Reader

UiTM

About this app

Visual impairment conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, central vision loss, and glaucoma significantly reduce an individual's quality of life and independence. To address this challenge, the e-View Reader application was developed as a cost-effective, mobile-based visual assistance tool. Leveraging the ubiquity and high-resolution cameras of modern smartphones, e-View Reader provides real-time visual enhancement through adjustable text magnification and high-contrast color inversion (e.g., yellow/black, red/black, blue/white).

The application also incorporates a screenshot capture feature for offline reference. Unlike expensive, specialized assistive devices, e-View Reader offers a highly accessible, portable, and user-friendly alternative that requires no prior training. Initial user studies indicate a strong potential for improving independence in daily tasks, particularly regarding text readability. Future research will evaluate long-term efficacy across diverse demographic backgrounds and specific visual conditions. Through sustained collaboration among developers, ophthalmologists, and the visually impaired community, e-View Reader has the potential to serve as a mobile pedagogical support tool, ultimately enhancing social well-being and aligning with national sustainable development goals.

What’s new

We’re excited to bring you a smoother, more flexible reading experience! Here is what’s fresh in this update:

New Features
Zoom Gestures: You can now pinch-to-zoom across your documents! Easily zoom in or out.

Color Inversion: Read comfortably in low-light environments. Toggle inverted colors to reduce eye strain and customize your visual reading experience.

Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented files and highlights from properly saving to your device's internal storage.