Articles for tag: Binoculars, Birding, Magnification

Karla News

How to Buy Binoculars for Bird Watching

Many people are put off birding by the difficulty of seeing birds well. It’s usually due to two factors: lack of practice (which is easily put right) and poor binoculars (which is avoidable, if you know how). Here’s how to spend your money wisely and well. 1. Work out the most you can afford to ...

Low Power Reading Glasses Saved My Career

Low power reading glasses haven’t solved all the problems in my life, but they gave me back the career I feared I was losing. That’s pretty significant. About two years ago, I reached the end of my rope. Looking at a computer screen for even five minutes caused me so much pain and irritation in ...

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Life’s Trials: An Inspirational Poem

Yesterday I made mistakes Today I learned from them Tomorrow I will apply these lessons learned Next week I’ll be wiser By next year, I’ll be able to look back and smile at how far I have come Tribulation is merely an opportunity for testimony It is an opportunity to put the devil to shame ...

Should You Fill Your Eye Glass Prescription?

Your optometrist has just handed you a prescription for lenses. Do you really have to fill the prescription? You should have basic knowledge to know whether or not it is beneficial to spend money on prescription eye glasses. If your prescription is only a quarter diopter or less (.12 to .25 (+ or -)), it ...

How Do Blind People Use Computers?

With adaptive software – screen-reader and magnification programs – blind people can access computers and level the field for jobs, education, or recreation. I know, because although I am not blind, for three years, I taught blind people how to use adaptive software to access computers. Two kinds of adaptive software that give blind people ...

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A Guide to Improving Your Old 60mm Department Store Telescope

Do you have an old 60mm telescope in your closet, basement or garage? They have been sold for decades under brand names like Tasco, Jason, Bushnell, and Mead. They can be a gateway to a new hobby and a whole universe. But, unfortunately, 60mm telescopes also have a number of drawbacks that can frustrate new ...