Hands Free Chest Rest LED Magnifier - Neck Wear Visual Aid Illuminated Magnifying Glass for Low Vision & Visually Impaired Seniors - Portable - Gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandmother, Women, Men

I started using this magnifier for my crochet project. It is the most amazing thing. If you put a battery in, it lights up. I had to go back a few rows as I couldn’t find where I had made a mistake prior to using this. No more squinting or guessing! It really works. Give it a try! I am using it as I am typing here!! I have been using it for past 3 hours and no headache, no complaints. I watched a clip that a woman had posted here about how to put a battery in. I had no issues with putting in a battery. Remember shiny side down. I am going to purchase another one for my mom who is a sewer. I am sure she will appreciate it.

I bought this magnifying/light for traveling because it is small & lightweight compared to another one I have with a more heavier & bulkier one for home use (that one has a gooseneck which is not as packable as this one with a cord). Truthfully, this one is just as great as my other, more expensive one - but slightly less bright and not rechargeable (so I'll be taking extra batteries on my journey).

I use this for cross stitching. The lens is strong enough to significantly enhance my ability to see the cloth and pattern. The design works great for hands free sewing. And the LED lights do make seeing things much better. My main complaint is that it goes through the button batteries very quickly. If you’re a marathon user like me, doing a few hours a day, the batteries only last a couple of days before the light is too dim to be effective. I’ve resorted to fastening a rechargeable LED headlamp to the back of it and using that as a light source instead.

I bought this to use when I cross stitch - and at first, it was exactly what I needed! The strap is adjustable but it's hard to get a "perfect" length because it seems to loosen a little every time I use it. Not a big issue. But the lights, which were great for the first few days, are. They were bright and SO helpful at first but after only a few days they were so dim they were no longer helpful. I assumed the batteries that came with it were not great so I bought new Energizer batteries. Then the same thing happened again. Great light at first but after less than a week, the lights are so dim that I need new batteries again.

LOVE this for reading tiny patterns!This magnifying glass and light is fantastic! Some magnifying glasses make me dizzy. They are larger, but almost blurry. This is exactly what I had hoped for. Not sure if you can tell in the photo, but it helps me see the pattern so much more clearly!!I also love the fact that I do not have to hold it, it sort of sits on my chest wherever I want to set it.The only drawback might be The length of battery powerTo be continued….

The neck strap is adjustable so it makes for a perfect fit for whatever you are using it for. The lens is clear with no distortion. The lights really help with close up work with colors that are close in hue. I am very happy I made this purchase. Good quality magnifier that has saved me LOTS of eye strain.

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The magnification is just right for knitters, crocheters and other crafters. It works well without using the light if in a bright enough space and lights up nicely in the evening or when working with dark yarn. It’s also perfectly even in magnification and you have no wavy or less clear sections that I’ve seen with other magnifiers.Fits into a larger purse and packs very well in n a suitcase or under-the-seat size bag on airplanes.Bumped it down to a 4 because it does occasionally fall flat if I move around in my chair. I may try supergluing a small rubber dot or two to each leg that sits against my shirt to see if that helps, but it hasn’t been a huge or constant issue.