A reading aid for magnifying text includes a first frame. The first frame comprises an annular wall that extends from a top to a bottom. The bottom is open. A first lens is positioned in the top. A second lens is adjustably coupled to an interior of the annular wall. The second lens is parallel planarly positioned relative to the first lens. A power module is coupled to the first frame. A plurality of lights is coupled to an upper end of the first frame. The lights are operationally coupled to the power module. The second lens is adjustably positionable relative to the first lens to obtain a magnification level required by a user. The lights are configured to illuminate a printed item positioned beneath the first frame such that the printed item is readable by the user.

An alignment tool for loading a stent includes a plurality of arms each having a shaft with an engagement region moveable between a first, angled configuration relative to the shaft, and a second, straight configuration, with each engagement region having an inner surface shaped to mate with a stent holder. The alignment tool further includes a lock ring having a lumen configured to receive the plurality of arms, with the lock ring configured to slide over the arms between a first retracted position in which the engagement region of each arm is exposed and allowed to bias into the angled configuration, and a second locked position in which the lock ring extends over at least a portion of the engagement regions and compresses the engagement regions into the straight configuration. The alignment tool may also include a spring configured to bias the lock ring in the locked position.

A hands-free adjustable magnifying lens holder and workstation for use with up-close handiwork and reading made as a frame base with short and long side members pivotally supporting a frame with multiple lenses and a component to releasably hold the frame of the lenses at various angles for use. The device can magnify, can easily adjust heights and angle of lens, can be collapsed to a compact package, can use multiple lens for increased magnification, is light weight and easy to carry, requires no tools to adjust positions, and can be manufactured from available materials.

A magnifier for use while fishing comprises a bracket for temporary and convenient attachment to a cylindrical fishing rod, a magnifying lens adjustably attached to that bracket, and a rod guide stop that is inserted inside a rod guide to prevent movement of the bracket. The bracket engages a fishing rod and supports a magnifying lens that is conveniently retained in position on the fishing rod thereby enabling use of the magnifying lens by a user in proximity to the fishing rod.

Motorized loupes enable the user to automatically increase or decrease the magnification on demand, without touching the loupes. Each loupe has a micromotor attached to it which moves a lens in the loupe to change the magnification. The motor is battery powered and the batteries are carried in a small housing worn by the user. The housing also contains electronic circuitry that at least reads the position encoders, drives the motors, receives the user's magnification commands and charges the battery when plugged in. A cord runs from each loupe to the housing to carry power and signals. The motors are controlled wirelessly by a foot pedal or by voice so that the user does not have to touch the loupes to change the magnification. In the preferred embodiment of surgical loupes, a TTL loupe is attached to each lens in a user's eyeglasses for binocular vision.

Motorized loupes enable the user to automatically increase or decrease the magnification on demand, without touching the loupes. Each loupe has a micromotor attached to it which moves a lens in the loupe to change the magnification. The motor is battery powered and the batteries are carried in a small housing worn by the user. The housing also contains electronic circuitry that at least reads the position encoders, drives the motors, receives the user's magnification commands and charges the battery when plugged in. A cord runs from each loupe to the housing to carry power and signals. The motors are controlled wirelessly by a foot pedal or by voice so that the user does not have to touch the loupes to change the magnification. In the preferred embodiment of surgical loupes, a TTL loupe is attached to each lens in a user's eyeglasses for binocular vision.

An electronic watchmaker magnifier, intended to observe a watchmaking product, in particular a watch mechanism, is provided with: a magnifying objective lens, to observe the watchmaking product, communication means, to receive data, a display screen, to display the data, a beam splitter, provided to simultaneously direct towards a user's eye at least one image of the watchmaking product coming from the magnifying objective lens and at least one image from the display screen.

In general this device allows one to rapidly configure a mobile phone for use with a microscope. When using the device a person can take images or videos and rapidly share them, or have another user videoconference in and see the images in real time. Further, it saves both money and time when using a microscope in a laboratory (or other) setting. This device can also be used without microscope for a macro lens with illumination and light differential for purposes such as jewelry or medical examination.

A supporting case for use with a smart device such as a smart phone to assist a visually impaired individual. The case has a lower surface for positioning over a viewing surface containing material to be viewed by the individual and a pocket configured and dimensioned to receive and support the smart device. The case includes one or both of a lifting system for lifting and holding the case hands-free at a pre-set distance above the material to be viewed and a distance viewing system to view material not underneath the case.

Lenses are adapted to be attached to existing eyewear or provided as a separate pair of loupes. In an embodiment, different types of lenses are adapted to have zoom features. In an embodiment, prisms are provided that are non-symmetrical Schmidt roof prisms adapted to increase the deflection degree.