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Book Magnifying Glass InformationAfter the age of about forty you will experience
a problem viewing small print and tasks involving close detail work. This eye condition is called presbyopia. The best book magnifying glass has a power that will allow you
to read at comfortable distance. Most people are comfortable with a reading distance of 10 to 12 inches.
For best book magnifying glass results wear your glasses. A book magnifying glass consists of a magnifying
lens mounted on to a lens holder. As the power
of a magnifying glass for books increases the diameter of the lens decreases and the field of view is smaller A book magnifying glass with light will provide better
magnification results as they provide a sharper image. Magnifiers decrease light transmission.
What you should consider in buying a: Hand
Held Magnifier. A hand held book magnifying glass is compact, portable and usually
inexpensive but after a period of time your hand will tire. Those with a hand tremor will find a hand magnifier
hard to use - Hand held book magnifying glass should be comfortable
to hold.
- The magnifying book reader lens should be distortion free.
What you should consider in buying a Hands Free Magnifier A hands
free book magnifying glass is best for long term use and a hand magnifier is used for the short term. - Allows for long duration use.
- Not portable.
- Usually more expensive then a hand
book magnifier.
- Larger viewing area.
- Allows use of both hands
- Cord/Cordless or both.
- Lighted or unlighted magnifier
Types
Of Hands Free Book Magnifiers Binocular Headband Book Magnifier Full Book Magnifier Telesight Magnifier Desktop Magnifier Magnifying Lamps Clip on Magnifier Dome Magnifier Neck Magnifier
Field Of View: The size of the area being magnified when
viewing through a magnifying lens. The higher the power of the magnifyimng glass the smaller the field of view. Diopter: Diopter is a measurement that is used to calculate
the power of a magnifying lens. The higher diopter will provide higher magnification. Diopter is expressed as "D" Power: Power is how large an object or print increases as
you look through a lens. Magnifying power is expressed as "X" Focal Length: Measurement from the center of the lens to to
the object and be in focus. Focal Range: The distance from the magnifying lens to the object being viewed. Fresnel Magnifier: A flat magnifier consisting of concentric circles that
can magnify a whole page. Visual impairment (or vision impairment) is a decreased
ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses or medication. Our low vision
magnifiers can be of help. Rules Of Magnification. - The higher the power of the book magnifier lens, the closer you must get to the object
being viewed and the smaller the field of view.
- As the power of a magnifier lens increases the diameter of the lens decreases.
- Diopter is a term used to determine the power(magnification}of a lens.
The terms are sometimes confused.
- High power
magnifiers such as 8x must be held steady or else they will be out of focus.-
Book Magnifying
Glass Links
BookshareNational Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Paths To Literacy
American Action Fund for Blind Children & Adults MD Support National Eye Health Education Program |