There is no one macular degeneration magnifier that is going to meet all of your visual needs. There are different magnifiers for different tasks, such as a full page magnifier for reading a book, a hand held magnifying glass to read instructions or a pocket magnifier for checking a price tag.

The four main requirements for a magnifier to work for you are:

1. Select the right magnifying power for your eyes

Use the weakest magnifying power that does not cause eye strain. The higher the magnifying number the smaller the viewing area. Conversely, the smaller the magnifying power the larger the viewing area.

2. Select the right style magnifier for the task intended

Different tasks require different magnifiers. Use a full page magnifier to read a book or a magazine. Carry a lighted pocket magnifier with you to check prices or to read a menu. A large magnifying glass is helpful to read a bill or a recipe.

3. Use the magnifier correctly

Focal Length has do to with how far the magnifier needs to be from your eyes and from the object. The stronger the magnification, the shorter the distance between the magnifier and the object.

4. Use the magnifier in conjunction with adequate and proper lighting

With proper lighting, a person can use a lower magnifying power. The lower the power, the larger the viewing area. Select a lighted magnifier or a floor lamp magnifier that provides both light and magnification.

Before purchasing your next magnifier, check out the return policy so that if you find that the magnifier does not meet your needs you can get your money back.

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How do I Choose the Right Macular Degeneration Magnifier?

In order to select the best type of magnifier to meet your individual magnification one needs to consider:

The Lens Size

The lens size needs to be large enough to see as much as possible and/or small enough to carry in your pocket or purse.

The Magnification

Magnification is the ratio between the apparent size and the true size of the viewed object behind the lens. If an object behind the lens appears ten times larger than its true size, and the object is in focus, the magnification is 10X.

Focal length

Focal Length has do to with how far the magnifier needs to be from your eyes and from the object.

The stronger the magnification, the shorter the distance between the magnifier and the object.

However, if you are able to read a book with a 2x hand-held magnifier, the magnifier can be several inches away from the book and your eyes can be several inches away from the 2x hand-held magnifier.

There are two types of lenses:

Glass lenses

Glass lenses allow more light to be transmitted through the lens and usually have very clear optical qualities. It is hard, but not impossible, to scratch a glass lens.

Acrylic lenses

Acrylic lenses are very lightweight compared to glass lenses. They normally don't break or shatter and are scratch resistant. Many of today's magnifiers are acrylic and have exceptional optical qualities. There are a variety of styles of macular degeneration magnifiers for different tasks - reading magnifiers, lighted magnifiers, computer screen magnifiers, and dome magnifiers to name a few.

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