Small folding magnifiers, typically 10X magnification, for jewellery, engineering (including PCBs), biology etc.

See also, Illuminated Loupes.

Cone-shaped magnifiers to hold in the eye (to leave the hands free), or which clip to spectacles. Typically used by watchmakers.

Some are tiny lenses on small stands (like a loupe on a stand), some are huge (you can comfortably work with both hands under the lens).

Traditional readers with handles; small folding magnifiers to carry in the pocket; flat sheets of magnifying plastic will fit in a credit card pouch or can be used as a bookmark; most come with or without a light; one hangs around the neck.

Small screens with built-in cameras, they rest on the page, variable magnification, colour of text and background can be varied too. The blind and partially sighted can claim the VAT back on these items.

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Some clip to spectacles, some are on headbands; some are like two miniature telescopes as used by dentists and surgeons.

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Long-distance magnifiers (short-distance wearable binoculars) for watching TV, e.g. from 3ft to 30ft away.

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These are the most powerful magnifiers AND the best optical quality for reading. But please do remember that size and magnification are linked: larger size = lower magnification; higher magnification = smaller size, there simply isn't any choice about this. It is best to start with the largest (weakest) magnifier because it covers the largest reading area, and then, if you really have to, upgrade to a more powerful, but smaller, magnifier.

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Clearance (discontinued lines) and secondhand items (ally types).