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ISO good discreet magnification lense options for Visually Impaired student (self.Blind)
submitted by ScotchoCinco
Hello people of the internet. :) I work with a visually impaired student. I've been searching online for some good magnification lense purchase options. I am hoping someone here can help.
My student would like **a magnifier that is socially discreet; one that won't draw extra attention to him in the classroom. Additionally, I would like to find him a magnifier that can be laid flat against a paper but still provide good magnification.**
I have looked at this A4 magnifying lens option, but some of the reviews say that it will only work if held a few inches above the paper: $1
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I have also been looking at some other options on Amazon, such as these sliding pocket magnifiers: t$1
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**If anyone knows of any good product they can recommend that meets the criteria of being discreet and able to be laid flat on a page whilst still magnifying effectively, please let me know.**
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Thank you, and all the best.
ScotchoCinco
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EDIT 1: I am pleasently surprised by all the kind responses and feedback. It has been a lot of help and is useful information that I will undoubtedly take into consideration. Thank you very much for that.
My student would like **a magnifier that is socially discreet; one that won't draw extra attention to him in the classroom. Additionally, I would like to find him a magnifier that can be laid flat against a paper but still provide good magnification.**
I have looked at this A4 magnifying lens option, but some of the reviews say that it will only work if held a few inches above the paper: $1
​
I have also been looking at some other options on Amazon, such as these sliding pocket magnifiers: t$1
​
**If anyone knows of any good product they can recommend that meets the criteria of being discreet and able to be laid flat on a page whilst still magnifying effectively, please let me know.**
​
Thank you, and all the best.
ScotchoCinco
​
EDIT 1: I am pleasently surprised by all the kind responses and feedback. It has been a lot of help and is useful information that I will undoubtedly take into consideration. Thank you very much for that.
-shacklebolt- 4 points 4y ago
What setting is this student in? They should be receiving a professional evaluation and having that professional recommend the low vision devices they use, along with additional aids such as large print materials, audio, etc.
Optical magnifiers generally cannot work in the manner you are describing. They have to be held or fixed a certain distance from the viewing material to both be in focus and provide the expected magnification. Additionally, the types of products you linked may be unsuitable. A full-page magnifier will produce lower level, often distorted magnification. A pocket magnifier as small as that would allow someone to read a couple letters of text at a time.
Depending on the student's needs, you're looking at spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on a comprehensive solution a professional recommends.
Optical magnifiers generally cannot work in the manner you are describing. They have to be held or fixed a certain distance from the viewing material to both be in focus and provide the expected magnification. Additionally, the types of products you linked may be unsuitable. A full-page magnifier will produce lower level, often distorted magnification. A pocket magnifier as small as that would allow someone to read a couple letters of text at a time.
Depending on the student's needs, you're looking at spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on a comprehensive solution a professional recommends.
eyesign07 2 points 4y ago
A RUBY magnifier is great for reading large quantities of text.
https://www.freedomscientific.com/Products/LowVision/Ruby
https://www.freedomscientific.com/Products/LowVision/Ruby
KillerLag 2 points 4y ago
For a discrete magnifier, check out the Eschenbach easyPocket line.
There is also magnifiers called bright field magnifiers that sit on the page and magnify well.
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/bright-field-stand-magnifiers.asp
However, the student really should get evaluated for what equipment would work the best. And whether there is any government coverage.
There is also magnifiers called bright field magnifiers that sit on the page and magnify well.
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/bright-field-stand-magnifiers.asp
However, the student really should get evaluated for what equipment would work the best. And whether there is any government coverage.
pokersnek 2 points 4y ago
iPhone or iPad. It can’t be laid right on the paper, but, you can take a picture and zoom in pretty well. There is also the Seeing AI app that can read aloud to the user. iPhones and iPads are so commonplace that no one will question what the student is doing. Plus they have so many more functions.
bright_side1977 2 points 4y ago
Where do you guys live? Is there a Low Vision clinic where your student can try out different magnifiers? That helped my son a lot.
Grassnicad29 2 points 4y ago
From about 5th grade to this day I use one of these. By far my favorite magnifier. Though you cannot use it sitting on a page, it is discrete, durable and clear.
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/hand-held-pendant-mobilent-1710-14.asp?catid=D266DFEDE1EB4717A2A7D35DFA80F465
https://www.eschenbach.com/products/hand-held-pendant-mobilent-1710-14.asp?catid=D266DFEDE1EB4717A2A7D35DFA80F465
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