Microscope for SMD soldering and visual impairment

[rgawron]

Hello,

let's say that I have visual impairment X dioptre on left Y dioptre on right (X != Y), both around four (I see correctly on small distances). I would like to buy a binocular microscope (as mentioned in the title) and be able to use it without my glasses. Is it possible? If yes, what kind of additional factors should I consider before buying the microscope?

Thanks.

[tggzzz]

I don't have a visual impairment other than +2.5D reading glasses. Nonetheless I find it difficult to use microscopes, especially stereo microscopes. (My stereo vision is just fine; I've been taking stereoscopic photos for the past 30 years).

I suspect you will find it difficult to get a solid answer that is relevant to your condition.

Have you tried things like www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-2-led-12x-18x-25x-and-35x-magnifying-visor-n70fk (which are easily available on ebay). There are four strength magnification lenses; I use either of the middle two depending on what I'm doing. Two lenses can be put "in series" for extra magnification, or I would imagine to get different strength for each eye.

The visors have the advantage that they are cheap and easy to try and modify.

[ConKbot]

Youre near sighted, so you should be in luck, I'm nearsighted (I forget how bad, but it aint good, 12 point font at around a foot away to be pretty clear). Ive had luck using stereo microscopes both with and without glasses (much more convenient with glasses on, when you have to do stuff thats not under the microscope) I'm not sure about if youre far sighted, so I cant say either way on that. Make sure the microscope has either a diopter adjustment on one eye piece, or at least set-screws to hold the eye pieces in place, you can tweak the position of the eye piece slightly and use the set screw to hold it so they both are in focus. The twist diopter adjustment is obviously preferred.  If it has neither, and the eye pieces just drop into place, you could always shim one.

[electronupdate]

Hello,

let's say that I have visual impairment X dioptre on left Y dioptre on right (X != Y), both around four (I see correctly on small distances). I would like to buy a binocular microscope (as mentioned in the title) and be able to use it without my glasses. Is it possible? If yes, what kind of additional factors should I consider before buying the microscope?

Thanks.

For the differences between your eyes look for a Stereo microscope which has a "Diopter Adjustment".... it allows each eye piece to be set to a different magnification