I have heard of needles for sewing machines where you slide the thread down the side of the needle and the thread slips into the eye. I have never used them but tried to get my Mom to use them when her eye sight began failing due to cataracts and macular degeneration. She didn't get any, but I think they are available in the Keepsake catalog or maybe Nancy's Notions? Unfortunately, my Mom's eye issues have progressed to the point now where she can't sew any longer, although she still can knit and crochet. And she just got a paper-white Kindle that she is now using to read and likes it because she can enlarge the font. I pray my eyes stay ok as I get older with diabetes and all. I hope you find something that helps you! Keep looking until you do!