ClearView GO was designed for comfort and simplicity, offering the same reading experience of desktop video magnifiers in a compact foldable design. It comes equipped with a 3-in-1 rotatable camera to magnify objects, text or yourself as needed.

LED illumination offers consistent high contrast lighting to produce an image with clear contrast and sharp detail. A lightweight scratch resistant optical lens is coupled with ergonomic controls which are easily accessible behind a protective cover for added ease and convenience.

Optical Magnifiers

Optic magnifiers, also known as hand-held and stand magnifiers, use aspheric lenses to produce clear images free of distortion and can range in power levels from just a few dioptres up to 20 dioptres or higher. They offer convenient reading, writing and work methods for those who have difficulty holding or manipulating books; yet are simpler, cheaper and longer-lasting than their electronic counterparts; however their range of magnification and viewing area remains limited.

Optic magnifiers can be purchased directly or through catalogs; however, to ensure the magnifier meets your specific needs and avoid wasted money and frustration it is wise to have a low vision evaluation done first by a qualified professional. This can save time and effort spent purchasing magnifiers that don’t meet them.

Consideration should also be given to the shape and working distance of magnifiers, including their lens shape and working distance requirements. Magnifiers featuring rectangular lenses offer a larger, undistorted field of view, saving time and increasing productivity by decreasing time spent repositioning boards or other items under inspection. Preferred rectangular lens magnifiers feature top quality white crown glass optics for optimal clarity of image quality.

Magnifiers that can be used hands-free can be particularly beneficial to those who find it hard to hold a handheld magnifier, giving their fingers more freedom for other tasks such as typing or sewing. Some manufacturers, like SCHWEIZER OKOLUX Plus and ERGO-Lux, even provide models equipped with an attached base that converts it from handheld use into stand magnifying use for hands-free viewing.

Some electronic magnifiers use cameras to project an electronically magnified image onto a monitor or television set screen, while devices like the wearable electronic magnifier eSight or OrCam communicate visual information through audio transmission via small built-in cameras that recognize text, money or faces and relay it back through speakers worn around one’s neck.

Video Magnifiers

Video magnifiers use cutting-edge technology to magnify images or text on screen for individuals with low vision, providing them with the ability to read, write, and interact with their environment. While these devices may not be affordable to everyone due to cost considerations, it’s worth speaking with your insurance provider or community service organization and seeing if they offer assistance in paying for one.

Most video magnifiers feature customizable brightness, contrast and color settings that allow users to easily customize their viewing experience. Some models even include features to track objects or text or enlarge images for easier reading. As well as magnifying printed materials, video magnifiers can also be used for writing, playing games or engaging in hobbies.

Many video magnifiers provide image stabilization features to allow the user to focus on an object without shaking due to hand or eye movement, while some even allow users to take snapshots for easy later reference.

Video magnifiers offer another advantage to those who are blind or vision impaired: audio support. This feature is particularly helpful when reading or following written instructions, since its audio component ensures all information is understood and retained by an individual.

For those not looking to invest in a desktop video magnifier, there are portable alternatives such as ONYX Deskset HD. This device combines all of the benefits associated with different types of magnifiers into one product: optical camera, distance camera and self-viewing mode – perfect for use across various environments. It’s lightweight and easily portable making this an excellent solution.

ClearView+ desktop video magnifiers offer customizable solutions to meet the functional and budgetary requirements of most businesses. They feature HD monitors with customizable features for user input. Furthermore, the ClearView+ HD Speech model features full page text-to-speech, which allows the user to point at documents while relaxing as they’re read aloud aloud.

Pocket Magnifiers

Pocket magnifiers are convenient and portable solutions for anyone that requires magnification on the go, from shopping to cafe dining and mobile phone screens. Popular uses for these magnifiers include seeing prices and labels at stores; viewing menus at cafes; examining mobile phone screens; as well as reading paper or handwritten letters or notes more clearly at home or outside a reading situation. Pocket magnifiers offer up to 2.5x magnification close up viewing.

Magnifying lenses are typically housed within lightweight plastic frames that fold away into an attached case to protect and safeguard them. The case also serves as a handle when opening the magnifier. Illuminated pocket magnifiers use LED illumination powered by batteries for clearer, more focused views – more durable than traditional incandescent bulbs with longer working distance and reduced light degradation.

Pocket magnifiers with cameras offer users a convenient and simple way to take photographs. Simply press a button on or off to activate/deactivate, as well as set an automatic recording timer; all footage can be stored directly onto the device or uploaded directly onto a computer for viewing or sharing purposes – similar to digital cameras’ optical quality!

These pocket magnifiers feature an on/off switch and battery compartment which doubles as an attachment for their lanyards, making them suitable for daily use and easy to keep clean with just damp cloth or micro-fibre cloth.

Proper care of a pocket magnifier will ensure it functions effectively for many years to come. Lenses should be regularly cleaned using mild detergent and water or an approved cleaning solution, and avoid direct sunlight or any source of heat. When not in use, store it safely in its case or soft pouch to protect from impact, banging, dropping and solvents such as alcohol or benzene which could harm its lenses.

Stand Magnifiers

Stand magnifiers feature a housing that keeps their lens at a fixed distance from whatever object needs reading, creating perfect focus. Most stand magnifiers are illuminated, making them easier for people with limited dexterity or hand tremors. Their optical power can be adjusted using a slider which moves plus and minus lenses into place as needed – typically 3x to 15x powers are available per lens and prescribed for near tasks such as reading, writing or crafting activities.

For near work, the most frequently employed magnifiers include stand magnifiers and bioptic telescopes (also referred to as bioptic or frame mounted telescopes) mounted in spectacle frames. Both of these types can be operated either with both hands or independently for greater control by patients with poor dexterity or hand tremors, however the latter can restrict access to working planes, reduce magnification required, or be difficult to hold steady.

A novel type of stand magnifier has been designed to address these challenges. The new model features two separate lens powers that can be switched by moving a slider between stationary plus and mobile minus lenses – enabling magnification to change from low level to high without losing focus, providing twice the working space of standard single lens stand magnifiers.

This new model has proven itself incredibly effective at improving the ability of those living with macular degeneration to read with a stand magnifier, thanks to simple large print reading practice conducted as part of this research. As a result, reading rates increased even with restricted field of vision (simulated by practice stands).

Numerous handheld magnifiers can be converted to stand magnifiers. SCHWEIZER’s OKOLUX Plus and ERGO-Lux series offer handheld magnifiers that easily convert to stand magnification by folding in their metal legs into foldable versions – these could be an option to consider for hands-free magnification of daily activities. Speak with an eye care provider to learn more.