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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;charley, post: 7829403, member: 5372&quot;]You have had the world of loupes selection in the replies received.</p><p>FWIW, over the years I have had many, ranging n cost from 3-80 Dollars. What I learned is that I had to try the loupe in person. Nobody has the exact same vison, depth perception, color registration, curvature, degree and angle awareness.</p><p><br /></p><p>When i went to one of the larger Shows, I would kick the tires, because there were always 6-10 booths that offered loupes.</p><p><br /></p><p>While you have had wonderful suggestions, you would fare well by having the loupe &#039;fit&quot; your strengths/limitations of vision.</p><p><br /></p><p>I presently use an older model&nbsp; 5X (I have never used anything but 5X) Leuchtturm, with a thumb button for neutral illumination.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have noticed I have a slight change in the last 3 years or so in my left eye, that necessitates lifting my lid slightly more to discern toning anomalies on the whole coin at the same time. About 5 months ago, I went in for a regular ophthalmological appointment and mentioned this. After the exam, it was clear that, while my vison had not changed significantly at all, the ocular muscle strength had a slight loss (very slight). It was suggested (I showed the Physician the loupe) that I should try to increase the radius of the glass from the present 1/2 &quot; to 3/4&quot;. We tested that using his equipment. Yes, I immediately noticed I was not straining to lift the lid, and definitely had a clear full circumference ability to examine a coin (I brought a 1/2 dime and a Morgan with me).</p><p>I will be going to Bal&#039;more, and will kick the glasses then.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don&#039;t know if this helps, and you need to take into consideration that I am an old curmudgeon (really old according to her) white guy that wants to be loved.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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