Vision Forward Store
Vision Forward Handheld Lighted Magnifiers
Price range: $52.50 through $64.00
Description
The Vision Forward Handheld Lighted Magnifiers provide convenient, portable magnification for reading and viewing details with greater clarity. Designed for people with low vision, these magnifiers feature a high-quality optical lens that delivers an even image, while built-in bright white LED lighting illuminates the reading area with a broad, even field of light.
Available in ten magnification powers ranging from 3X to 14X, these handheld magnifiers offer options for a variety of reading and close-up viewing tasks. Their portable design makes them convenient for use at home, at work, or while traveling. Each magnifier also includes a protective storage case to help keep it safe when not in use.
The 3X magnifier features a rectangular lens, while magnifiers with powers of 4X and higher have circular lenses. Because stronger magnification generally comes with a smaller lens, higher-powered magnifiers may provide a smaller field of view and make reading less efficient. Choosing the right magnification depends on your vision, reading needs, and intended use.
If you are unsure which magnification power is right for you, Vision Forward recommends trying a magnifier before purchasing. Call our store at 414-615-0111 for more information and assistance selecting an option that suits your needs.
Key Features
- High-Quality Optical Lens: Provides an even image for reading and viewing details.
- Bright White LED Lighting: Built-in illumination provides a broad, even field of light over the viewing area.
- Ten Magnification Options: Available in powers ranging from 3X through 14X.
- Portable Handheld Design: Convenient for everyday reading and close-up tasks.
- Protective Storage Case Included: Helps protect the magnifier when it is not in use.
- Two Lens Shapes: The 3X model has a rectangular lens; models with 4X magnification and higher have circular lenses.
- Battery Powered: Uses three AAA batteries, which are not included.
Benefits for People with Low Vision
Vision Forward Handheld Lighted Magnifiers combine optical magnification with built-in LED lighting to make reading and viewing small details more accessible for people with low vision.
The bright white illumination helps light the material being viewed, while the optical lens enlarges text and other details. With ten magnification powers available, users can consider different options based on their individual vision needs and the tasks they perform most often.
The compact handheld design is useful for occasional reading, examining labels, viewing small print, and other close-up activities. Selecting the appropriate magnification is important because a stronger lens typically provides a smaller viewing area.
Who Can Benefit?
These handheld lighted magnifiers may be useful for:
- People with low vision who need help reading printed materials.
- Older adults who have difficulty seeing small print.
- Individuals who want a portable magnifier for everyday use.
- People who need additional illumination when reading.
- Anyone who wants a choice of magnification powers for different close-up tasks.
Choosing the Right Magnification
The best magnification depends on your vision and what you plan to read or view. A lower-powered magnifier may offer a larger field of view, allowing you to see more text at once. Higher-powered magnifiers enlarge details more significantly but generally have smaller lenses, which can make reading less efficient.
Since different magnifiers are suited to different tasks, Vision Forward recommends trying a magnifier before purchasing whenever possible. For assistance choosing the right power, call 414-615-0111.
