Reading has been one of the most important issues for low vision patients in their lives.Software technology helps low vision patients to access computer and Internet.Hardware technology basically supports patients to read papers, journals and other hard materials.The popular solution of software technology for low vision is to combine screen readers with screen magnification.The patients are then able to read the computer document in the enlarged view, at the same time, listen to the converted auditory text information.Video Magnifiers is the basic solution for low vision patients to read hard document materials.There are three types of video magnifiers: portable or handheld,desktop models, and head-mounted models.Here we studied the most recent software and hardware technology in helping low vision patients reading and therefore enhance their reading ability by choosing suitable technology.