OcuTrade (www.ocutrade.com) is an internet based auction for those who wish to buy or sell products for low vision and blindness. Not only a resource to the individuals who have the vision loss, OcuTrade may also be used by their caregivers, educators, agencies and the vendors of products for vision impairment. OcuTrade currently has auctions of the following; magnifiers, video magnifiers, scanning technology, notetakers, Braille as well as Braille displays, printers and writers.

Walnut Creek, CA July 12, 2004 -- Used products for the visually impaired become available when users upgrade to newer technology, current technology is no longer useful, or the unfortunate passing of the user. Since new technology can frequently be out of financial reach for individuals on fixed incomes, purchasing used items is often a necessity rather than an option. OcuTrade's auction services allow buyers to purchase items through the auction process at the best price possible.

"According to the Alliance for Aging Research, every day over 12,000 people turn 50, and over 6000 turn 65," explains Dr. Lou Lipschultz, president and founder of the parent company OcuSource.com. "Coincidentally, that's right about the age range where diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration begin to show up more frequently. The need for adaptive devices and treatment is on the rise, and OcuSource has established itself as the key resource to assist individuals in finding the right solutions to adapt to their loss," states Lipschultz.

OcuTrade.com is filled with all the capabilities of the big competitors with lower prices. What separates OcuTrade from other auction services are its targeted audience, search-by-features capability, and its integration with the other resources on the various