However, this can make your arms or neck ache. If you hold things close to your face to read it can be awkward and tiring, especially if you need a magnifying glass, but more words come into view. If you hold the magnifying glass further away it is often more comfortable, even if you see fewer words. This is shown below. In the kitchen good lighting and large labels, black on white or white on black, on jars for instance can make cooking easier.
Good lighting Reading with a good light helps.
The light needs a reflector so the light shines on the book, not into your eyes. A strong light on the ceiling is not particularly helpful. A light with a reflector, angled on to the book is much more helpful. Spectacle mounted 2. Held in the hand 3.