 | Bar/Dome
An extensive range of bar/strip magnifiers and dome magnifiers.
Bar Magnifiers are lenses which lie flat on a page and magnify one line of text, whilst the concept appears useful, these are only available in relatively low powers and can be susceptible to reflections and distortions. Some versions are also available with a guide line incorporated, this can make location and therefore reading somewhat easier whereas the Dome magnifiers which rest flat on the page and have the appearance of a paperweight. They are always in focus and have the ability to harness the surrounding light. This type of magnifier is especially beneficial to those who are short sighted who often find other types of magnifier difficult to use.
Coil has recently developed a range of these magnifiers which have special
"shaded" sections, designed to alleviate pattern glare and therefore help those with Dyslexia and other associated reading problems. This type of magnifier is only available in relatively low powers.
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 | Bench Desk
These are usually large magnifiers and therefore low powered, which are mounted on moveable fittings. Many can be clamped to desk or table tops and some are also available on heavy bases. Many in this range are also illuminated which makes then ideal for fine work tasks such as electronics and needlecraft. |
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 | Monoculars
A great range of monoculars from Eschenbach and Specwell.
The monocular is generally used to aid distance vision, to view bus numbers, street signs etc and can be a useful mobility aid. Some of these aids do have the ability to focus for near as well. Using a Monocular (hand held telescope) successfully requires much practice and perseverance but can become an invaluable aid. |
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 | Linen Testers
Linen Testers fold flat, they were originally designed for 'testing' (proving) linen by counting the number of threads per inch, today used for anything flat: stamps, coins, prints etc. |
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 | Stand
Stand magnifiers are available in powers from 1.7x to 20x magnification, these have the advantage of having built-in legs which enable the user to maintain the correct focal length at all times. It is also possible to write underneath the lower powered varieties. Generally these type of magnifiers should be used whilst wearing any reading glasses you have been issued. |
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 | Hand Magnifiers
Available in powers from 1x magnification to 12.5x magnification. They are generally easy to use but require a steady hand and have to be held at a continuous distance from the viewed object. They are also available in small pocket versions which are easy to carry around and can be used when shopping, map reading etc.
These are used when wearing your distance glasses or without spectacles if these have not been prescribed. Remember, the higher the power of magnification, the closer you will have to hold the magnifier to your eye and the closer the print will need to be to the magnifier.
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 | Pocket
Small pocket magnifiers are easy to carry around and can be used when shopping, map reading etc.
These are used when wearing your distance glasses or without spectacles if these have not been prescribed. Remember, the higher the power of magnification, the closer you will have to hold the magnifier to your eye and the closer the print will need to be to the magnifier.
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 | Illuminated
Both hand and stand magnifiers are available in illuminated versions, illumination is helpful in most cases especially when using high powered aids, as the necessary close working distance often results in your head casting a shadow on the page.
There are both battery and mains versions available, the most recent addition to these ranges, are the LED illuminated versions, these are battery powered but provide a more white light with the added advantage of never having to replace bulbs and a longer battery life.
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 | Fresnel page magnifiers
Page magnifiers are ideal for magnifying text, small print and maps and are available in a number of sizes - up to "A4" |
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 | Accessories
Accessories including lighting, optical eye drop dispenser, bug jars and peli-protector cases. |
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