Hey All - thanks for all of the recommendations. I ended up buying two devices: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JZ3U6K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o0... and https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J2V8M8Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o0... The first one is *really* comfortable to wear, and adds reading glass functionality (1.5x, 2.0x, or 2.5x) to safety glasses. These complement my contact lenses nicely, I went with the 1.5x and it's a huge quality of life improvement. The second unit was recommended by someone here and I think it'll be very useful for verifying work closely but for my eyes, the range that it makes something visible is on the order of 6" away from my face or less. I could see putting that on top of my head, using the light as needed, and then taking on/off the first pair while doing the actual work. It's a rare use piece for sure, but interesting. Anyway, thanks all for the recommendations and discussion! On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:21 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

One advantage is the tiny hands. They Into those very tight places

Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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On Nov 17, 2021, at 3:14 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

one other solution is to outsource your vintage computing. I have sent all of my computers and parts overseas and they do all of the work remotely. I am told it's nice. b

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On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:11 PM John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

Interesting - thank you. I’ve previously been told I do in one eye though the last doc said it’s no longer apparent (?? :) ). I ordered a pair of safety + 1.5x magnification glasses to see how that works for the electronics work. I will take your suggestion and just try a set of pharmacy readers (+bring a couple of unreadable USB power supplies with me to test :)). thanks!

On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 07:17 Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

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John,

Do you have an astigmatism? I do, and am nearsighted. I had a pair of glasses made which is mostly just an astigmatism correction, almost no distance.

It makes doing close work *much* easier. Of course this means you'd have to switch from contacts to 2 different pairs of glasses.

You could also stop by a pharmacy and try some of the readers on.

-J

On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 11:06 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

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I use a large lighted magnifying lense with an adjustable arm that allows me to position to.see details. Great for checking solder joints, etc. Bill

On Tue, Nov 16, 2021, 5:58 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

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On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 3:16 PM John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

> I'm sure at least a few of you can relate. Hell, I *know* Crawford > Griffith can relate ;-).. > > I wear contact lenses and without the lenses I can read small print/see > tiny text on PCBs without problem. Once the contacts are in I have real > trouble focusing in some cases on small fonts, or other details such as the > crappy way manufacturers print specs on power supplies. > > Any specific recommendations for eye glasses here? Are cheap reading > glasses sufficient for [seeing] soldering "up close" and other uses like > that or is there a type of reading / magnifying glass that's also for > safety that someone would recommend? >

I never got around to getting a new pair of glasses for about 3 or 4 years before getting some about a year ago. My eyesight isn't really bad, but it helps to have them when reading things from a distance. Had to get a new eye exam. Apparently I couldn't use contacts any more because of various reasons. They recommended Bi-Focals. I went with the most expensive option: Progressive's lens which are a transition of distance higher on the lens and progressively closer as you get towards the bottom. They are also Transitions that get dark in sunlight. This way when I'm watching TV I can look at it (distance), then quickly look down at my phone (up close). I went to America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. I recommend that you go to a reputable eye doctor to get a recommendation on your specific case.

> > Thanks! > John >

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