I decided after thorough research for this loupe, even if the price has a bit put off. I have not regretted the issue! A very good handling, a reader-friendly rectangular format and real glass - no film with Ribbelmuster through which one can read but poorly, and only adds schammig. The big glass in snazzy format allows fluent reading, it is sufficient, the magnifying glass a little back and herzudrehen afterwards down instead of the whole row to enlarge book or newspaper to read. However, the microscope brings with her weight - could for physically challenged and / or older people through prolonged use may be too strenuous. Very encouraging is also the supplied accessories: Cleaning spray and -tüchlein, a bag for the glass magnifier and a goodie even a small plastic credit card sized magnifying glass in a protective case. I use in the office, if the numbers are too small again; o)