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Looky +
The Looky+, as the name suggests, is an upgraded version of the leading Looky handheld magnifier.
The batteries of the Looky+ can be used for a longer time between charges than those of the standard Looky, thereby offering you more reading pleasure. The Looky+ also has more contrast modes: the black/white and white/black reading modes have been supplemented with yellow/blue and yellow/black reading modes. The Looky+ has four digital magnification settings, from 2X to 20X.
The Looky+, which weighs 200 grams, is just as light as the standard version. It fits easily into your breast pocket or handbag, so you can always take it with you.
The Looky+ has a folding handle that fits comfortably in the hand. It also has another unique function, its Freeze function. You can press a button to, as it were, take a snapshot. The Looky+ also has a writing position that simplifies making a note or placing your signature while looking through the magnifier.
The handle holds standard rechargeable batteries. They can only be inserted one way round, so you do not need to check the + or – polarity.
Product specifications
- 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) LCD display
- Rechargeable batteries supplied with the aid for up to 2.5 hours’ use between charges
- Magnification from 2X to 20X
- Weighs just 200 grams (with batteries)
- Photo mode and 4 high-contrast modes
- Reading position for use when viewing digital displays
- Very bright, high-contrast LCD display
- Folding handle
- Extremely user-friendly design with easily accessible buttons
- Freeze function (contrast and zoom functions remain enabled)
- Can be tilted to a range of positions for simple use when writing
- Memory for the last position used
Frequently asked questions
You hold an electronic handheld magnifier, in the same way as an ordinary magnifying glass, on or just above the text or image that you wish to magnify. The text/image is displayed on the screen. When you hold the electronic handheld magnifier on or at a maximum of five centimetres above the surface you will always see a sharp image with text that is very easy to read. You can view the text in full colour or increase the contrast with one of the special high-contrast modes that are specifically designed to make the text as easy to read as possible.
Placing your signature or writing a brief note becomes very simple when you use one of our electronic handheld magnifiers. You can do this by turning the handle to a special position so that you can see what you are writing.
Our handheld magnifiers are compact, light-weight aids. Our handheld magnifiers weigh as little as 200 grams.
Looky handheld magnifiers are ideal for use indoors or at work – and are really useful when you are out.
Yes, the Looky and Looky+ are equipped with standard rechargeable AA batteries that are easy to replace. The batteries can only be inserted one way round, so you do not need to check the + or – polarity. The Looky and Looky+ are supplied with a charger that enables you to simply and quickly recharge the batteries while they are in the aid.
The batteries of the Looky 5 are in the handle. You can also recharge the Looky 5 with the charger supplied with the aid. You can also purchase an extra handle so that you can use the Looky 5 for a longer time. This extra handle is supplied with an external charger to enable you to charge one handle while you are using the other.
Your healthcare insurer reimburses the full cost of our electronic handheld magnifiers. The handheld magnifier must be prescribed by a specialist recognized by the healthcare insurer to qualify for reimbursement, such as the ophthalmologist or other physician who is treating you or a regional institution such as Royal Dutch Visio or Bartiméus. Information about the reimbursement of the costs of our Lookys is available under the ‘your healthcare insurer’ heading on our website.
Your GP will usually refer you to an ophthalmologist or other specialist. The Netherlands has a number of regional institutions that have a great deal of knowledge about all optical aids, including handheld magnifiers. You can contact us for an address in your neighbourhood.
- How does an electronic handheld magnifier work?
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You hold an electronic handheld magnifier, in the same way as an ordinary magnifying glass, on or just above the text or image that you wish to magnify. The text/image is displayed on the screen. When you hold the electronic handheld magnifier on or at a maximum of five centimetres above the surface you will always see a sharp image with text that is very easy to read. You can view the text in full colour or increase the contrast with one of the special high-contrast modes that are specifically designed to make the text as easy to read as possible.
- Can I use an electronic handheld magnifier to help me when I am writing a note?
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Placing your signature or writing a brief note becomes very simple when you use one of our electronic handheld magnifiers. You can do this by turning the handle to a special position so that you can see what you are writing.
- How much does an electronic handheld magnifier weigh?
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Our handheld magnifiers are compact, light-weight aids. Our handheld magnifiers weigh as little as 200 grams.
- Where can I use Looky handheld magnifiers?
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Looky handheld magnifiers are ideal for use indoors or at work – and are really useful when you are out.
- Can the batteries be replaced by the user?
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Yes, the Looky and Looky+ are equipped with standard rechargeable AA batteries that are easy to replace. The batteries can only be inserted one way round, so you do not need to check the + or – polarity. The Looky and Looky+ are supplied with a charger that enables you to simply and quickly recharge the batteries while they are in the aid.
The batteries of the Looky 5 are in the handle. You can also recharge the Looky 5 with the charger supplied with the aid. You can also purchase an extra handle so that you can use the Looky 5 for a longer time. This extra handle is supplied with an external charger to enable you to charge one handle while you are using the other.
- Are the costs of an electronic handheld magnifier reimbursed?
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Your healthcare insurer reimburses the full cost of our electronic handheld magnifiers. The handheld magnifier must be prescribed by a specialist recognized by the healthcare insurer to qualify for reimbursement, such as the ophthalmologist or other physician who is treating you or a regional institution such as Royal Dutch Visio or Bartiméus. Information about the reimbursement of the costs of our Lookys is available under the ‘your healthcare insurer’ heading on our website.
- How can I contact a specialist who can prescribe this for me?
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Your GP will usually refer you to an ophthalmologist or other specialist. The Netherlands has a number of regional institutions that have a great deal of knowledge about all optical aids, including handheld magnifiers. You can contact us for an address in your neighbourhood.