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Magnifier (physical object)

Known as: Magnifier 
An optical device that enlarges the apparent size of an image or object.
National Institutes of Health

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2015
2015
Detection of Fungal Hyphae Using Smartphone and Pocket Magnifier: Going Cellular
Purpose: The aim of this study was to detect fungal hyphae in a corneal scraping sample using a cost-effective assembly of… 
2009
2009
Effects of magnification methods and magnifier shapes on visual inspection.
2007
2007
The influence of manual dexterity on reading speed with a hand-held magnifier.
PURPOSE To determine whether reading speed with a hand-held magnifier is influenced by age-related manual dexterity decline… 
2005
2005
Short-Term In-Office Practice Improves Reading Performance with Stand Magnifiers for People with AMD
Purpose. People with low vision often use optical low vision aids to assist reading. There have been numerous training programs… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Comparing the Standard Rating Scale and the Magnifier Scale for Assessing Risk Perceptions
Objective. A new risk perception rating scale (“magnifier scale”) was recently developed to reduce elevated perceptions of low… 
2005
2005
Ring resonator in a Sagnac interferometer as a birefringence magnifier.
A novel birefringence magnification technique that uses a ring resonator in a Sagnac interferometer is proposed and demonstrated… 
2000
2000
Eye Movements and Reading with Plus-Lens Magnifiers
Purpose This study aimed to determine the eye movement parameter(s) that is primarily affected when fully sighted subjects use… 
1996
1996
The necessary field of view to read with an optimal stand magnifier.
BACKGROUND For most people with low vision, some form of magnification is necessary to read. Using a magnifier reduces the number… 
1994
1994
A polar coordinate system for describing binocular disparity
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1979
Highly Cited
1979
X-ray magnifier.
A method for the magnification of x-ray radiographic images is described and demonstrated. This magnifier employs two successive… 
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