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The most common and popular type of magnifier are 2X handheld/reading lenses. The single best seller is the Bausch & Lomb Rectangular Reader. With a 4” x 2” lens, this design makes it easy to read columns in books and newspapers and at 2X they greatly aid in reading by making the text larger without losing too much field of view. The “Rec Reader” also has a stabilizing edge grip allowing you to use both hands to keep it steady.

The B & L Round Series are also 2X and, unlike the rectangular design which is better for reading, the round design lets you see more of what you are looking at such as a map or a picture. They also include a 5X bi-focal insert that lets you get close up to make out small details where field of view is not as important. Both the round and rectangular designs have ergonomic, soft grip handles which are easy to grip.

Finally, the Bausch & Lomb 5X Aspheric Magnifier gives you extra magnification for when 2X just does not make things large enough. Also, while standard lenses can get a little distorted at the edges, the aspheric lens brings crisp clarity for the entire field of view including around the edges…

(to be continued…)