- Consider your task(s)
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Are you using magnification for a single task and/or do you only need a lower amount of magnification power?
- If you only need magnification for one task such as reading, or you do not require much magnification power (2X) for all tasks, a fixed lens may be the right fit for you.
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Are you using magnification for multiple tasks and/or do you need a higher amount of magnification power?
- When faced with tasks that require different working distances, such as reading and sewing, you may want a variable lens combo. This allows you to swivel between a single lens or stacked lenses providing variable magnification between 2X and 4X.
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- Consider your vision needs
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You may already know the magnification power you need based on your life experience or current prescription. Use our chart below to select your preferred BigEye lens!
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- Consider your needed viewing area
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For example, the 7” lens is fantastic for reading or using cookbooks because you can fit more words under the lens, requiring less movement of the book or magnifier. (Note: Due to the weight of this lens, it is not available on some of our lamps).
- By contrast, when working with fine details, a smaller lens with more magnification power is a better choice.
- Keep in mind that as the power of the lens increases, the diameter of the lens decreases. Higher-powered lenses are smaller than lower-powered lenses.
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