Ultra-Large Rectangular Hand-held Magnifier (3X Magnification) - Scratch-Resistant Glass Lens - Large Horizontal Viewing Angle

I like using a magnifying glass to read the newspaper during breakfast. I have magnifying glasses with large plastic lenses, which size is convenient but the image is somewhat distorted. The distortion requires me to adjust frequently the lens's spacing to mitigate the effect. The glass lens while smaller delivers a nice image. I like it!

Clear magnification, no distortion out to the edges and into the corners. A bit less magnification than my Bausch & Lomb magnifiers of similar size and shape, but to my eye, equal quality. The amount of magnification these provide is enough for me to see nearly a full screen-width on my 14 inch laptop. The B&L rectangular magnifiers are only available used now, for about twice the price as these. Good value, good product.

This magnifier made from a glass, therefore it is heavy.

I wanted a glass lens for longevity and clarity over the lighter plastic lenses. The dust in Colorado can be very fine and very hard on plastic without extra care so I hope that glasses' hardness will last longer. The weight is more, but expected and tolerable. I would buy it again.

The viewing area is about the size of a playing card. It magnifies ok, but I was expecting something larger.

Does the job nicely to read small print.

This magnifier glass is made in China. The glass is smudge and will not clean with a soft cloth. It is bulky and you can not see clear through the glass. Do not purchase this piece of junk.

It magnifies what can I say?