Home Telescopes Telescopic lenses are usually the least prescribed of Low Vision Optical devices. These are similar to binoculars you will find in your local hobby shop. For Low Vision Patients, manufacturers have produced telescopes that are smaller, lighter, and less cosmetically noticeable than the more commonly available binoculars.
Models are also available to clip over a patients existing prescription glasses.
Another variation on telescopic lenses resembles the special surgical telescopes that surgeons wear. You may have seen these on Television doctor shows such as E.R. or Chicago Hope. These are very expensive , high quality, custom made systems that are most often used for an occupational need. They are generally not recommended to patients that will only use them for reading, since other systems are usually better for this purpose, and more cost effective. They are the only types that are legally permitted to be used for driving in most states that permit driving with telescopic lenses.