On Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:57:33 +0000, T i m wrote:

Then one of those headbands with fold down lenses of varying
magnifications - in front of the glasses.

That was the sort of thing I was thinking might have been the most
common reply Bob but I guess it's how to how good other peoples eye are
and what they are doing.

Being able to change the lenses (quickly) helps, although there is one I
use 90% of the time.

For close up stuff, a jeweller's loupe (I have two different
magnifications). I take the glasses off when using them. There is no
loss of binocular vision since the other eye is missing and I'm used to
it. I also wear a monocle quite a bit so it's no strain to use the loupe
for longer periods.

The loupe works for me for inspection but not for actually doing the job
where I need two hands.

This gives me two hands. The loupe stay in as well as the monocle. It's
just practice, and the monocle gives me plenty.

Is the headband elastic on yours or do you have to fit it

On the flip down lenses? It's a flexible plastic band with a knob you
rotate to loosen/tighten. There are also friction adjustments on the
sides to allow the whole thing to be pushed up and assume the secondary
Steve Fletcher position. The lenses flip up too, and you can actually fit
two and combine them - I rarely do that.



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