Exceptional Dome Magnifier

This dome magnifier is powerful, magnifying 4X. In addition, it brightens up the text beneath naturally. No batteries. No bulbs. That is because all the light that passes through it is refracted in such a way that the text beneath seems to light up with the natural light of the room. The price is $59.95 to $75, depending on the size you want. Yes, there are cheaper dome magnifiers on the market. But this high quality dome is exceptional in design and durability.

Maggie MD Portable electronic magnifier

The Maggie MD Portable Electronic Magnifier is a portable unit that easily fits in your pocket or purse and can magnify up to 11X. It may be helpful in macular degeration because it also has a button which inverts the colors, so an ordinary book will appear with white text on a black background.

One very appealing aspect of electronic magnifiers is the magnification/size aspect. With hand held magnifiers, (by the laws of physics) the stronger the magnification, the smaller the lens must be. It is very difficult & expensive to find a 10 X magnifier that' s larger than 1.5" diameter. Electronic magnifiers, however, don't have this limitation. The Maggie MD offers up to 11X without compromising the ample size of the screen.