Choosing a Dome Magnifier
A dome magnifier is a dome-shaped magnifying device made of glass or acrylic plastic, used to enlarge words on a page or computer screen. They are plano-convex lenses: the flat surface is placed on the object to be magnified, and the convex (dome) surface provides the enlargement. between 1.8 and 6 magnification. They are suitable for people with tremors or impaired motor skills, because they are held in contact with the page during use.
The benefits of dome magnifiers include:
Distortion-Free: Pre-Focused Magnifying Power**: A dome magnifier provides distortion-free, pre-focused magnifying power, allowing for clear magnification.
Efficient Light Gathering: The unique shape of the magnifying dome helps to gather the room’s ambient light more proficiently than a standard magnifying glass.
Ease of Use for Reading: Dome magnifiers are easy to use and provide much-needed magnification for individuals with low vision, making it easier to read newspapers,, documents, and other reading material.
Dome Magnifying Glass
- Use dome magnifying glass for maps
- The dome magnifier glides effortlessly across any surface for ease of use in perfect focus.
- The magnifying glass lays flat on reading material and slides across a book or newspaper
- A pouch included
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How to clean a dome magnifier.
- Prepare the cleaning solution: Mix a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water in a bowl or sink. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as they can damage the magnifier.
- Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the cleaning solution and wring out any excess liquid.
- Gently wipe the surface of the dome magnifier in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward.
- Rinse Rinse the dome magnifier with clean water to remove any soap residue. Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to gently pat the magnifier dry. Avoid rubbing, as it can cause scratches.
Here are a few key points about dome magnifiers:
- Dome magnifiers come in different sizes, typically ranging from 2 inches to 3 inches in diameter.
- They often have a magnification power of 4x, which means they can make objects appear four times larger than their actual size.
- Dome magnifiers are easy to use. They can be placed flat on the reading material or object and slide across for easy viewing.
- Some dome magnifiers may have additional features, such as built-in LED lights or reading guides.
Benefits of Dome Magnifiers
Always in focus: Dome magnifiers are always in focus. This makes them convenient and easy to use.
Light gathering: Dome magnifiers have the ability to “gather light” due to their half-spherical shape. This means they can amplify ambient side-light.
Wide field of view: Dome magnifiers provide a wide field of view, allowing users to view larger areas of text or objects without the need for constant repositioning.
Suitable for myopia: Dome magnifiers are beneficial for individuals with myopia (short-sightedness) who may find traditional magnifiers less effective.
Easy to hold: Dome magnifiers are held directly on the reading material, which can reduce hand fatigue during extended use.
Portable and versatile: Dome magnifiers are compact and lightweight, making them easy to carry and use in various settings. They are used for reading newspapers, magazines, contracts, maps, and other printed materials, as well as for hobbies like stamp collecting or viewing small details.
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Uses Of A Dome Magnifier
Reading: Dome magnifiers are commonly used for reading books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials. Writing: A dome magnifying glass can be used to magnify handwriting, allowing individuals to see what they are writing more clearly.
Crafts and Hobbies: Dome magnifiers are useful for individuals engaged in crafts and hobbies that require close-up work. They can be used for activities such as painting, embroidery, model building, jewelry making, and other intricate tasks that require enhanced visibility.
Examining Small Objects: A dome magnifying glass are effective for examining small objects such as coins, stamps, jewelry, or collectibles.
- Maps and Navigation: Dome magnifiers can be used to magnify maps, charts, and navigation tools..
Photographs and Images: Dome magnifiers can be used to magnify photographs, images, or artwork.
Terminology
- Field Of View: The size of the area being magnified when viewing through a magnifying lens. The higher the power of the magnifier the smaller the field of view.
- Diopter: Diopter is a measurement that is used to calculate the power of a magnifying lens. The higher diopter will provide higher magnification. Diopter is expressed as “D”
- Power: Power is how large an object or print increases as you look through a lens. Magnifying power is expressed as “X”
- Focal Length: Measurement from the center of the lens to to the object and be in focus.
- Focal Range: The distance from the magnifying lens to the object being viewed.
- Visual impairment (or vision impairment) is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses or medication. Our low vision magnifiers can be of help.
Rules Of Magnification.
- The higher the power of the magnifying glass, the closer you must get to the object being viewed and the smaller the field of view.
- A very high power may result in an uncomfortable short work distance. To strong maybe to close.
- A magnifying glass with light will provide better magnification results as they provide a sharper and clearer image to ease eye fatigue. Magnifiers decrease light transmission.
- For best magnifying results wear your glasses