3.2.1.1 Non-electronic magnifiers
The non-electronic magnifiers range from hand-held models to standalone ones for hands-free reading (which can be placed or clamped to the table). These come in different shapes and sizes and are customizable for specific use. Say, a bar magnifier for reading one-line of text at a time or a page magnifier designed for an entire page.
Based on the functionality, these may be lightweight, small and inexpensive. Some of them have a built-in light to increase contrast while others have multiple lenses, which can be interchanged based on the task.
Here are some non-electronic magnifiers that are commonly available in the Indian market.
Table: Summary of Vision Impairment types
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Types | Image |
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a
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Hand-held models |
Image description:
Two magnifying glasses with handles kept on a plain white
surface.
Image description: A magnifying screen held on the right hand which is as the size of a A4 sheet is kept on top a newspaper making the
text like daily news and top news be highlighted and enlarged.oddpod™ A4 Big Size Fresnel Lens & Flexible Plastic 3X Magnifying Sheet with Frame – Pack of 1 : Amazon.in: Office Products 
Image description: A round magnifying glass in black colour is kept on a plain white surface.Round Magnifying Glass – Seniority | Seniority |
| b | Magnifier with in-built illumination |
 Image description: A handheld magnifier held on the right hand is placed above a newspaper with an additional feature of light being thrown at the newspaper making the text more
clear and can be used at night as well.Handheld Magnifier with LED Lights|Seniority |
| c | Desktop magnifiers –for hands-free reading. Ideal for people with multiple disabilities where the person has low vision along with a motor disability. |
 Image description: A 4 short legged magnifier placed on top of a book making the reading handsfree and achieved the goal of enlarged
low vision along with a motor disability text. The text enlarged is top legislature to support for reform.JUZR Hands Free Portable 4-LED Folding Stand 3X Multi- Purpose Reading Magnifier : Amazon.in: Office Products Magnifier glasses placed over angle-adjustable reading stands:  A magnifier stand with glass which is off white in colour
and is placed in a white background. This can be used to
read at different angles as there is an angle adjustable
mechanism.1.pdf (worthtrust.in) |
Table: Summary of Vision Impairment types
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Types | Image |
|---|---|---|
| a | Hand-held models |
Image description: Two magnifying glasses with handles kept on a plain white surface. Image description: A magnifying screen held on the right hand which is as the size of a A4 sheet is kept on top a newspaper making the text like daily news and top news be highlighted and enlarged. oddpod™ A4 Big Size Fresnel Lens & Flexible Plastic 3X Magnifying Sheet with Frame – Pack of 1 : Amazon.in: Office Products Image description: A round magnifying glass in black colour is kept on a plain white surface. Round Magnifying Glass – Seniority | Seniority |
| b | Magnifier with in-built illumination |
Image description: A handheld magnifier held on the right hand is placed above a newspaper with an additional feature of light being thrown at the newspaper making the text more clear and can be used at night as well. Handheld Magnifier with LED Lights|Seniority |
| c | Desktop magnifiers –for hands-free reading. Ideal for people with multiple disabilities where the person has low vision along with a motor disability. |
Image description: A 4 short legged magnifier placed on top of a book making the reading handsfree and achieved the goal of enlarged
low vision along with a motor disability text. The text enlarged is top legislature to support for reform. JUZR Hands Free Portable 4-LED Folding Stand 3X Multi- Purpose Reading Magnifier : Amazon.in: Office Products Magnifier glasses placed over angle-adjustable reading stands: A magnifier stand with glass which is off white in colour
and is placed in a white background. This can be used to
read at different angles as there is an angle adjustable
mechanism.1.pdf (worthtrust.in) |
Additional Notes and References
Some magnifier models which are not available in the Indian market and needs indigenous remodeling.
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