Magnifier Visual Aids

[PeteScR]

I have had to admit that the old "minces" aren't what they used to be and as a wearer of varifocals, my neck is getting painful doing close up work.
I would like to invest in a good quality set of magnifiers that can either be worn on my head or fit to the specs, (not the desktop type)
I have tried the cheap plastic versions from Squires and they are OK but not what I am after.

Does anyone use or can recommend a good quality aid for vision?
Pete

[Paul Willis]

I have had to admit that the old "minces" aren't what they used to be and as a wearer of varifocals, my neck is getting painful doing close up work.
I would like to invest in a good quality set of magnifiers that can either be worn on my head or fit to the specs, (not the desktop type)
I have tried the cheap plastic versions from Squires and they are OK but not what I am after.

Does anyone use or can recommend a good quality aid for vision?
Pete

Hi Pete,

We recently had a good discussion of the various options over here: http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4502

You'll find most things discussed, but ultimate it is down to personal preference of what you get on with, so if possible do try a few. That's what I did at Misssenden and helped me choose an Optivisor.

HTH
Flymo

[PeteScR]

Thanks, strangely searching Magnifier brought up nothing, but some interesting debate seems to have already taken place.

Pete

[FCA]

Having followed the earlier debate I bought the Rolson headband type and have been very impressed. For the price they're amazingly good value.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-2-led- ... isor-n70fk

Richard

[jasp]

yes god value bit a bit on the heavy side
Jim P

[Alan Turner]

yes god value bit a bit on the heavy side
Jim P

Only if you bother putting the batteries in. Leave them out and use a proper light.

regards

Alan

[Will L]

yes god value bit a bit on the heavy side
Jim P

Is it? I don't think it's any heavier than a traditional Optivisor even with batteries (two AAA) in place, because the plastic lenses are a fair bit lighter than glass. Personally I find it comfortable when I've got it on I'm not concious of the weighty even with batteries.

My predictive text wanted baptisteries for batteries, that would have been haevy.

[derekrussan]

Have you looked at these, very light, fit like glasses but work well even if you are wearing glasses.

OPMAGGL £12.00 at Eileens Emporium.

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