This magnifier is ok. I purchased it for my mother who has a degenerative eye condition that she needs to use this all the time to read the newspaper, tv guide, etc. The main downside to this magnifier is that you have to keep the magnifier directly touching the page or else the text appears upside down. For someone who has trouble with coordination, this presents quite a problem. It is very awkward to use unless you are sitting at a table with a hard surface to lay the newspaper or book on. Another disadvantage of this magnifier is that it is very small - about 1.5 inches across. This is a very small circumfrance and makes it more awkward to use - especially when you have to keep this on the page. I ended up returning the item.