jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I have an elderly friend who wears glasses and has had his eyesight check recently. Now he often uses a magnifying glass to aid his reading. He still likes to read in bed before sleep and finds the Magnifying glass inconvenient/difficult to use. Does any one Know where a large illuminated glass that 'Clips' on to his bed or a table may be obtained ? I found this on the net and hope that similar is available in Chiang Mai. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003R9UBD2/?tag=m44f-20 john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 In the dark and in bed i use a Petzl LCD headlamp, plus my ordinary reading spectacles and highly recommend this method. Various headlamps available at sports shops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thank you I used similar as an engineer many years ago, however my friend is Elderly 90+, I know he has extra illumination from bedside light and some magnification is required. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There is a device that is similar in size to an electric toothbrush that has a magnifier and an LED light at the end. Maybe that would be more suitable for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've seen them at Central Dept store, Kad Suan Kaew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I saw some at Panthip Plaza a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thank you Nancy. Small one was found at Icon store but far to small to be practical. I tried the Optician near Irish Pub but no luck. I can find dozens on the net and I have suggested to my friend he forwards my e mail to his son in Bangkok where they must be available. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighlander Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Sounds like what the computer techs use to visually troubleshoot circuit boards, perhaps ask one of them. I think you could also get a Kindle type device (e-reader) and set the print to be very large, along with back-lighting options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 An artist store Office Depot/Office mate Amorn Electronics Lots of them about What about a head mounted one? aka Geezer goggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I have seen them in 2 Big C stores, on stalls that sell digital clocks, fancy lighters, torches and so on, on the ground floors. Both the Big C stores are in Hang Dong, first one just passed the Tesco Lotus heading towards Hang Dong on the left and the other, on the Hang Dong road just passed the North Chiang Mai University entrance. I know they sell them there, but whether they are going to be the size that the OP requires I have no idea, but worth a look just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thank you Nancy. Small one was found at Icon store but far to small to be practical. I tried the Optician near Irish Pub but no luck. I can find dozens on the net and I have suggested to my friend he forwards my e mail to his son in Bangkok where they must be available. john I need to go to Panthip in 10 minutes or so time, I'll have a quick look for you and post back in 20 minutes or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) The store in Panthip had lights and magnifying glasses next to each other but none were a combination. They did have big magnifying glasses with a light but ........ Finished. The girl in the shop , after I showed her your picture, suggested Amorn. Edited June 7, 2014 by Chiengmaijoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 What I know as the Icon is evidently the Amon, only a very small light with magnifier in there. Thanks to all, will check out Central Dept store, Kad Suan Kaew tomorrow. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 No light but I've seen these sort of things with lights. The biggest here is bout 4" square, maybe 5". At Panthip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Cheers, thank you but I am looking for a hands free device that my friend can use in bed. I will keep checking and have advised him to contact his son in BKK which must have a greater selection on offer. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 What I saw at Central Kad Suan Kaew could more properly be described as as "illuminated magnifying glass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thank you Nancy. I think that might do the job, hope to get down there today. john I could find use for your "illuminated magnifying glass" on my desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiberman Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 RS Components Thailand keep a large selection, http://th.rs-online.com/web/p/bench-magnifiers/0137430/ is the one that I have and they offer free delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 RS, Well there's a surprise used their products when I as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer in UK, their catalogues are a revelation of everything you could need. I obtained one from Central on Nancy's recommendation B2,090 made by a Thai company SECO. Robust and well made. The Staff confirmed they sold replacement bulbs in same department. john Job Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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