I’ve got 3 magnifiers from the clinic.
The first is a small pocket one that is for looking at price labels, sizes of clothes. Stuff like that when you’re out and about. Just one or two words basically to help you shop easier. Can fit in your bag sometimes you can carry it around with you. This also has a light when you slide it out of the holder.
The second is a stronger one. This is handheld but also has a stand that come with it. You just slide the handle into the holder if you want to use it and it props it up. I can honestly say doing my nails now has been a pleasure rather than a chore. It doesn’t look like I’ve had a 4 year old paint my nails anymore. No more just painting on dark colours over the stuff that was already on cos you can really see the definition between your natural nail colour and your skin beside it.
Also reading cooking instructions or a letter is when this is the most useful I reckon.
When you want to read something with this. You hold the magnifier stable and move the book or paper instead. I’ve got to shut one eye for this to focus though. It also has a light.
The next is a big screened device. RubyHD You can change the colours of the text and background to whichever ones suits you. Screenshots can also be taken of photos and you can zoom in to see them more clearly.
You move this device down the page of a magazine or whatever you’re trying to read. You can also make the text bigger or smaller by the plus and minus buttons at the side.
Amazing what’s out there that can help you out. All free as well as long as you agree to send them back if you aren’t using them anymore. Please ask first though if your council provide this for free. I’m lucky I’m somewhere that does. Other places you have to pay. It’s really lovely that this service is available.
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