Carson Optical VisorMag 1.75x Power (+3.00 Diopters) Clip-On Magnifying Lens for Hats VM-10

Would be five stars but the CUSTOMER PROOF packaging costs it a star. Need to use scissors. You'll probably get hurt if you use a box cutter.Recommended. Good price. They have different strengths so YMMV.

I wanted something to help me magnify type from about 8pt to 10 pt and these do not do that for me. In fact, I can see next to nothing through my trifocals with them but can see through the top part which is really for distance. And that doesn't really magnify at all. I think it may clarify the type some but I have an eye doctor appointment in three days so will likely get new glasses that will do that.Where these actually do help, however, is with tiny type that almost no one can read. Like the tiny font used at the very bottom of documents and labels. I can't read that with my glasses at all but with these I actually can and that is actually a pretty good thing because I like to read that small stuff. I have need to do so. But if my new glasses do it, I won't need them. Having said that, I'm not sure I have ever had glasses that let me read the tiny print.So while these are no good to me for most of my reading, I'll likely keep them just for the smallest of print. I'm talking about type of 6pt and less. And, the field of vision is perfect for reading a book or document or label. I do have to hold the document at about 8" however. That's closer than I typically hold a document.I'm thinking when you wear trifocals, you may require two or even three magnifications of these. One for super tiny print and one for the 8pt to about 11pt or thereabouts. But I think from not on I'll simply buy large or even giant print books.They seem pretty sturdy although this is my first day using them and they could break any minute. They are not especially comfortable, either wearing them or flipped up. But one can tolerate them. I can't say they're easy to use but I think that depends on the strength and type of glasses you wear. I'm sure each person has different needs and will find different results.I bought the +2.25.

The lenses are clear across the field without any rippling seen with some magnifiers. They do require that you keep the object you're looking at a specific distance. It takes some getting used to since the the range of focus is only a few inches. I used them for fly fishing and clip them on my sunglasses. I had a pair of Carson magnifiers that clip onto the visor of a hat but like these better since the ones that attach to a hat need a certain length visor so the glasses are the right distance from your eyes for focusing. Also the ones on the hat don't get all the way out of the way depending on the hat.An issue with both is that the cross piece is fragile. They both broke in the same place after I dropped them. Actually the ones on the visor got knocked off by a branch. Bottom line, they magnify well and are clear. Just expect to carry a spare since they are easily broken.

I got these for my wife to use for her sewing. They worked great, and I find her using them for reading as well. The flipper-upper keeps the lenses out of the way when not needed; it doesn't show any signs of wearing out and not holding the lenses up.

Overall I found these work but I would not buy again.I found at the 1.5x magnification these were slightly distorting and specteum refracting which may be partially due to my prescription (strong astigmatisms). There is also no included case as was with my previous pair from another manilufacturer (also only 1x).It did not take long for these to end up on the floorboard of my car and were easily broken. I had clipped to clothing to get them inside from the car. IMO it is worth a couple of dollars more for a pair that includes a hard case for secure pocket transport and likely more transparent lens.

Used these as the bifocals I needed to see as I was sewing.Worked great.Stayed attached to glasses well.Easy to take on/off.

I do cross-stitch and struggled with 18 count pieces. These fit right over my glasses and make seeing the stitches crystal clear. Buy these!

I have had a pair for many years and bought this as a second pairas the first have developed some scratches afer so many years of use. Very disappointed they did not come with the pouch as advertised in the photos. They are fairly delicate with soft plastic lenses so the pouch is important to protect them. Be advised you will NOT get the pouch shown with the pictures, just the lenses.

Very good magnifier

Decent product but easily broke.

With your glasses and these magi clips you are all set. Great magnifying and as they do not distort your view on the upper vision/long range vision of your glasses, you can do handwork and watch tv at the same time!

Almost everything is good about the clip on magnifier, except the clip. You will need a very thick brim for this clip to stay on.

Très fragile