Magnifying Glass

Cliddy

Has anyone found a solution for magnifying a page for someone with fairly bad eyesite ? Won't be interested in small handheld glass though, as can't be held for too long. They need to be able to read newspaper, do puzzles etc. Many thanks.

Amanita_2

Have a look at some of the cross stitch sites. There are a range of large magnifiers that you can hang around your neck. Although they are designed for craft work they may be what you are looking for.

Here is a link to get you started

brook2jack

Lakeland plastic did a large magnifying sheet which would cover a page of a newspaper. I don't know if they still do it.

xxvickixx

My nan has one that you clamp to the table. I think it was from Kleaneasy they have loads of gadgets of that type.

pjk_3

I think I've seen some glasses that have clip-in lenses - intended for craft work I think. They looked pretty weird but if they do the job it wouldn't matter. I have no idea what they were called but if I find anything on google I'll post back.

This kind of thing (no idea if the seller is any good though) - http://shop.avicraft.co.uk/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=7929

sillyvixen

try a craft shop as people use these for knitting/cross stick patterns .

Savvy_Sue

My mum has had anglepoise type lamps which had a magnifying lense on a separate arm. That solves two problems: often improving the light helps no end, and get the magnifier in place.

However be warned that you MUST cover the magnifying lense up when not in use if you don't want to set fire to the place.