If you wear glasses, keep them on, unless otherwise advised not too. We would recommend that you always stand still when viewing things through a monocular. They are discrete and with practise you can focus them with one hand. They are small, compact and can usually fit into your pocket or bag. A close-focusing monocular can be used to view things in the distance or up close and can aid in viewing items without touching them. Put simply, a monocular is one half of a pair of binoculars. Handheld monocular (referred to simply as ‘a monocular’)Ī monocular is a small telescope that typically ranges in power from 4x to 14x magnification. If you are getting an item posted to you, please follow the guidelines around cleaning/disinfecting items before use.
Please visit their website or contact them by telephone on 01803 864218 for more information. If you already know which monocular or binoculars you need, you can purchase them from specialists such as Optima Low Vision Services. It’s worth noting that there are monoculars and binoculars that can be mounted onto a pair of spectacles, but these should only be used when sitting still, and not for mobility purposes. To find your local support network or for further information about support and training please visit the Sightline Directory.Īlternatively, you may have something around the house that you could use, such as a pair of binoculars. While most face-to-face support and training is currently on hold, some organisations may be able to offer this service remotely. Professionals such as a Rehabilitation Worker for adults, or a Habilitation Specialist or Teacher of students with Visual Impairments (TVI) for children and young people would ordinarily offer face-to-face support and training to use these aids. Using a monocular or binoculars takes practise and we usually recommend that you have an assessment from a low vision specialist at your Low Vision Clinic, where you can talk through the options and a monocular or binoculars may be issued. The magnification levels are usually measured and described with two numbers, for example: 6x16 – with the first number being the level of magnification (6x) and the second being the diameter of the lens at the front (16mm). They can also be used to find and avoid people when you’re out and about. Both a monocular and binoculars are typically used to view things in the distance, such as street signs, bus numbers, shop signs, train displays, sporting events, theatre performances, and aisle information in shops.
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