| There is no one macular degeneration magnifier | | | | check prices or to read a menu. A large |
| that is going to meet all of your visual needs. | | | | magnifying glass is helpful to read a bill or a recipe. |
| There are different magnifiers for different tasks, | | | | 3. Use the magnifier correctly |
| such as a full page magnifier for reading a book, a | | | | Focal Length has do to with how far the magnifier |
| hand held magnifying glass to read instructions or | | | | needs to be from your eyes and from the |
| a pocket magnifier for checking a price tag. | | | | object. The stronger the magnification, the |
| The four main requirements for a magnifier to | | | | shorter the distance between the magnifier and |
| work for you are: | | | | the object. |
| 1. Select the right magnifying power for your | | | | 4. Use the magnifier in conjunction with adequate |
| eyes | | | | and proper lighting |
| Use the weakest magnifying power that does not | | | | With proper lighting, a person can use a lower |
| cause eye strain. The higher the magnifying | | | | magnifying power. The lower the power, the |
| number the smaller the viewing area. Conversely, | | | | larger the viewing area. Select a lighted magnifier |
| the smaller the magnifying power the larger the | | | | or a floor lamp magnifier that provides both light |
| viewing area. | | | | and magnification. |
| 2. Select the right style magnifier for the task | | | | Before purchasing your next magnifier, check out |
| intended | | | | the return policy so that if you find that the |
| Different tasks require different magnifiers. Use a | | | | magnifier does not meet your needs you can get |
| full page magnifier to read a book or a magazine. | | | | your money back. |
| Carry a lighted pocket magnifier with you to | | | | |