摘要 |
A magnifying apparatus removably attached to a menu, check wallet, billfold, wine list, and the like. The magnifying apparatus includes illumination means to illuminate an area viewed using the magnifying apparatus. The magnifying element may be a fresnel lens. The fresnel lens preferably has a power of 2-4 times. However, a magnification of up to 9 times or more can be used. The magnifying element may also be a standard lens preferably having a high index of refraction. It is preferable to have a high index of refraction to minimize the thickness of the lens. The standard lens or the fresnel lens is plastic, glass, polycarbon, or the like. Electronic magnification and display means may also be used.
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