Hand Held Magnifiers
Hand Held Magnifying GlassA hand held magnifying glass is a convenient and inexpensive visual aid for those with macular degeneration.Just like I keep inexpensive reading glasses in different rooms of the house, have several hand held magnifiers conveniently available in different rooms - like the kitchen, the garage, the bathroom, and the bedroom. Before you buy a magnifier consider: 
What task will you need it for? What magnification power do you need? What size lens do you want? A hand held magnifier is good for spot reading - like checking the scores on the sports page, reading an electric bill, or following the instructions of a recipe. They are not great for reading lengthy articles in the newspaper or for reading books. It is better to use some type of hands free magnifier, a page magnifier or an ebook reader for extended periods of reading. Lighted Magnifying Glass
Many times a magnifier is not enough to see something clearly - a menu in a dark restaurant, a price tag in a store, or instructions in a dark garage or basement.Adding light to a magnifier can make all the difference in helping one to see something with more clarity. Adequate lighting can also mean that one can see clearly with a lower power of magnification - which means a larger field of view. A lighted magnifying glass is an important visual aid for those with macular degeneration. Keep one in different rooms of your house - one for the kitchen, the garage, the bathroom or living room. MaxiAids carries a Bausch and Lomb Lighted Magnifying Glass that uses 2 AAA batteries. It has a large viewing area and a fold up handle so that it can be carried in your pocket or purse. Handheld Electronic MagnifierA handheld electronic magnifier offers many features that are not available with a hand held magnifying glass.Features such as: 
1. Larger Field of View 2. Ability to Adjust the Magnification Power from 2x - 10x 3. Adjust the Contrast by choosing the contrasting colors that are best for you - such as black print on white background, white print on a black background or yellow print on a black or blue background 4. Crisp, clear LCD Screen 5. Adjust the brightness If you'd like to find out how you can get a free in-home demonstration with a 30 day free trial period click here:
Handheld Electronic Magnifier
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