You might not need one every day but now and again, a magnifying glass can certainly come in handy, say to read the small print, check for ticks or look at a scratch in some furniture. Few people ...

On the other end of the scale, there are ornamental magnifying glasses, designed for light use, but more often wind up as a curio to add to bookshelves and cupboards. Read More.

Magnifying lamps are useful for many reasons, such as having poor eyesight or needing to be up close for painting miniatures. Or maybe you just like them. Skip to content. WCBD News 2.

A light ray bouncing off an object usually travels in a straight line to your eye. Things change when a transparent material, such as glass or water, gets in the way.