Magnifying visors

[hubbabubba]

Hi.

I've recently come to the conclusion that my eyesight is failing, I can no longer focus on tiny details like the eyes of my minis for example.

Can the hivemind recommend a good magnifying visor, or any other good solution?

(I have read the other threads on the subject, from 2009 and 2018. I just wondered if there's any better more recent additions to the solutions.)

[zemjw]

I've been using my classic Optivisor for what must be coming on 20 years now and I'm still happy with it.

Not sure that's helpful, but sometimes the oldies are still the best

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

I find reading glasses much more comfortable than an Optivisor.

[modelwarrior]

I am using Yoctosun glasses.

[ithoriel]

I've been using the Rolson version for a decade and couldn't do without it. I also have a pair of strong glasses but find them less comfortable as the tend to slide forward, something the Rolson's headband stops.

Doesn't help that the worse my eyesight gets the more I'm drawn to smaller and smaller figures! Currently working on 2mm .... I suspect I've finally reached bottom 

[ced1106]

I've been using the Cobalt Keep Painting Hilt, although more for the light than the magnifier. The light is on a gooseneck, so you can position the light from different angles. Personally, I find myself needing light close to the mini more than magnifying. I'm 56 and the eyesight is going. :/

https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/19/19092.phtml

[ARKOUDAKI]

It happens to all of us sooner or later....I went down the glasses late in life (too much computer work!) and also now use a visor for close-up work. I have tried a few of them. The one that bans around your head isn't very comfortable. My latest one is works quite well and isn't a burden on my head or nose (extra weight of device on glasses). Here is a link https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MQD37RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ithoriel]

I find the Rolson version, which is plastic, light and comfortable to wear, to the point of forgetting I'm wearing it. I have a pair of anglepoise style lights so don't need the light from the headset. YMMV!

[Orctrader]

Classic Optivisor.

Me too.

[Ray Rivers]

Before my eyes went to total crap, I used an Optivisor and loved it.

You can also get an attachment to the visor with a light:

[hubbabubba]

Thanks for that gentlemen, very helpful.

I think I'll try a pair of reading glasses and if I get no joy I may take the plunge and get an optivisor. We shall see.

[Mindenbrush]

Me too.

Initially prescription specs around 30 years ago and for the last 20 years the classic Optivisor over my prescription glasses.

[syrinx0]

Initially prescription specs around 30 years ago and for the last 20 years the classic Optivisor over my prescription glasses.

Same here.

[Spinal Tap]

Reading glasses use + whereas visors always state x, for example my readers are +2.5.

I assume the visors at x2.5 have significantly more magnification or have I got that wrong?

[SteveBurt]

I find reading glasses best. I use +1.5 for reading, +2 for painting, and also have a pair of +3 for fine detail. I also have a good daylight anglepoise lamp