Magnifiers and Lenses

## See Clearly with a Loupe or Magnifying Glass

With a loupe or magnifying glass, reading letters and numbers becomes easier, and you'll notice specific details more clearly. A loupe is an essential tool for those who struggle to see small print in newspapers or books. It's also incredibly handy if you collect stamps or coins and need to closely examine certain details. This is why a loupe is a beloved and frequently used tool among hobby enthusiasts and creative individuals who enjoy the intricacies of crafts and handiwork.

Choosing a loupe with light can be especially beneficial, as it makes even the smallest details easier to see.

## Reading Loupe with Light

A loupe with light works similarly to regular magnifying glasses. The glass provides magnification through the curvature of its surface, but with the added feature of built-in lighting. This allows you to read more easily in dimly lit areas or complete darkness.

Magnifying glasses with light are perfect for reading in rooms with subdued lighting or when taking a good book outside on a late summer evening. Reading with some light is beneficial for your eyes because it allows the eye muscles to relax more easily. The retina can adjust to subdued lighting to an extent, but your eyes have to work hard if there's not enough light while reading and concentrating. This can be harmful to your eyes over time, potentially leading to nearsightedness.

## How Does a Loupe Work?

A loupe is a visual aid for the visually impaired that works by magnifying objects. As we age, our vision tends to change, and many elderly individuals commonly face vision problems. Fortunately, there are many solutions available to help you see better—such as glasses or magnifying glasses. A reading loupe with light is designed to focus specifically on certain objects and can serve as a smart alternative or supplement to glasses, as it makes objects appear larger and more visible to the eye.

One of the advantages of having a loupe is that it reduces eye strain. Our eyes are an extremely valuable and sensitive part of the body, and it's important to take good care of them—which we can do by using visual aids like glasses or a loupe.

## Choose the Right Magnifying Glass

A loupe isn't just a loupe; it comes in various forms and for different purposes. For example, a pocket or handheld loupe is great for viewing prices in stores but isn't particularly suitable for crafts. Therefore, it's always a good idea to own more than one type of magnifying glass, depending on your needs.

Here you can read about the types of magnifying glasses or loupes we offer and their uses:

- **Reading Loupe**: As the name implies, a reading loupe is used for reading letters and numbers on newspapers, books, product labels, price tags, etc. This type of loupe is often handheld, making it easy to take on the go, but they are also available as table-mounted versions if you need your hands free while reading.

- **Table Loupe**: A table loupe frees your hands, making it ideal for crafts and hobbies where you need to use both hands. Some table loupes can be fixed to the table, while others can simply be placed over the material being magnified.

The level of magnification you choose should depend on your eyesight and the purpose for which the loupe is needed—whether for closely examining details or simply making reading easier. At Seniorshop, we sell loupes with magnification levels ranging from 2x-10x. Most standard reading loupes magnify by 2x-3x, and often one loupe offers several settings.