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Optivisor - Worth It?
md72
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 04:51 PM UTC
Ah, there's a trick! Thanks I may check it out soon.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 12:13 PM UTC

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I too now need magnification all the time to get the parts closer and larger. I tried a magnifying lamp but it was too limiting trying to work on models inside that 6" lens.
So I bought a visor and this was much better, but very claustrophobic. I couldn't see anything in my periphery to grab a knife, glue bottle, etc.
So I came up with another idea, and this one has worked outstanding for me. I went online to some eyeglass outlet and bought reader glasses in +3, +4, +5, and +6 for $10 - $15 each. I have the glasses marked by number and hanging on my bench.
I wear the +3 as standard but in half a second I can switch to one of the other glasses to get in closer. They are light on my face, and I can see over and around the lenses to watch TV or find a tool. This system works incredibly well for me and is the best of both worlds.


I like that idea. Going to give it a try.

I too have the 'el cheapo' optivisor knock off, plastic lens and the friction knobs are all but non existant. Many a time I get a 'knock' on the nose/face from the visor coming down.
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Posted: Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 12:21 AM UTC
So is there any practical difference between using reading glasses over a visor.

What does a visor give you above what reading glasses do?

Cheers,

Nigel
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Posted: Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 12:47 AM UTC
I wear +3 reading glasses, for fine work. For extra fine work, I wear an Optivisor over the reading glasses. Excellent magnification. I would recommend the Optivisor with led lights.
SSGToms
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Posted: Monday, September 23, 2013 - 11:58 AM UTC

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So is there any practical difference between using reading glasses over a visor.

What does a visor give you above what reading glasses do?

Cheers,

Nigel


A headache.

No, there is no difference between the magnification of high power readers and a visor.
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Posted: Monday, September 23, 2013 - 01:13 PM UTC

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So is there any practical difference between using reading glasses over a visor.

What does a visor give you above what reading glasses do?

Cheers,

Nigel


A headache.

No, there is no difference between the magnification of high power readers and a visor.


As I have to wear corrective lenses anyway, for me at least, I like the work lamp with integral magnifying lens for "close work" best. The "Optimizer" is a pain in my posterior... After about 15 minutes of back-and-forth with this thing, I'd had enough...
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