tkrik - I also have a Kindle, and it doesnt hurt the eyes at all. It's just like reading a real book, except that it's not heavy like some books I've read. (I'd love to reread the Harry Potter books, but even the paperbacks are heavier than my Kindle)

The Kindle isnt backlit like a computer screen, so it's easier on the eyes. Just like a real book.

Flipping back a few pages is easy too. Just push the Page buttons and you can flip back. I read more now with my Kindle than I had been since getting diagnosed because the Kindle is lighter, and I can carry tons of reading material and not worry about the weight of all those books.

What reader does your mom have???