Galilean Reading Telescopes

		Galilean Reading Telescopes are designed to allow a magnification at a more normal working distance. The telescopes are capped and angled inward to both focus and converge at a specified distance.
		Galilean Reading Telescopes are based on the minus and plus lens telescope built by Galileo about 1610.
		An original Galilean Telescope  from 1610.
		These telescopes are the same as those used by dentists and surgeons.Reading Telescopes of Galilean Design are available in 2.5X, 3.5X and 4.5X powers. These can be made in a range of powers and working distances.
		The near telescopes can be prescribed for one or both eyes.
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		The 2.5X Reading Galilean Telescopes
		The 3.5X Reading Galilean Telescopes
		The 4.5X Reading Galilean Telescopes
		Diagnostic Trial lenses are used to determine the correct power. Reading systems can be fabricated which combine a Galilean telescope with a plus lens cap to focus at near.
		A near point cap is shown here. A system designed for distance can be capped only when required to do close work or dedicated reading system can be made in monocular or binocular form.
		Over 70 years ago Dr. William Feinbloom founded Designs for Vision in the back of a small doctor's office in Buffalo, New York. The mission of the company, was through research and development, to help people from all walks of life to better realize their full potential through better vision.