Magnifying glass Visomed 65mm reading magnifier

The magnification specifies how much larger an object appears compared to when viewed with the naked eye. A magnifying glass’ magnification is effective at a reference width of approximately 250mm.

There are different types of magnifying glasses, depending on the intended use.

A standard magnifying glass is the most common type. Reading magnifiers are, of course, suitable for reading, and for many other purposes.