I've though about one of those magnifying lamps but finally settled on 'power' reading glasses - they act like magnifying glasses and can be found with different powers. I got one that is 3 that works for me. Helps see details I use to see no problem but aging eyes are not as good as those young ones used to be.
I am the same as FifteensAway, except I now use strength 4 glasses, they have really helped seeing the detail, now I'm an old git!