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Mirror examination

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Chrisy
Chrisy

I have been finding difficulty with mirror exams due to varifocal lenses and other problems.  I was wondering if maybe a periscope might make things easier.  I haven't managed to get one yet but if anyone has one out there could you let me know if this is any good before I go to the expense of buying or making one.

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  • mary2908
    mary2908 Chrisy

    Posted

    Hello - this is not an answer but rather 'solidarity' as I have the same problem with varifocals!  I hadn't tnought of a periscope but, like you, will be interested in replies you receive here.   
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy mary2908

      Posted

      Lets hope someone has a periscope and can answer this problem.
  • annieflipflop
    annieflipflop Chrisy

    Posted

    Hi Chrisy,

    Have you thought about using a camera? SoSome will allow you to get up really close and you can compare progress over a period of time.

    Annie

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy annieflipflop

      Posted

      Have done this but find it difficult to hold everything apart and take a photo of the right area.  But yes this does help I was hoping that a periscope might make the process easier too.
  • t1992
    t1992 Chrisy

    Posted

    What about a pair of binoculars?  the camera is a good idea too.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy t1992

      Posted

      I don't think binoculars would work but thanks for the idea.
  • pauline14822
    pauline14822 Chrisy

    Posted

    Hi , my eyesight isn't brilliant so I have used a magnifying mirror. Hope this helps.good luck.
  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 Chrisy

    Posted

    I take pictures with my digital camera on self timer.  Works well this far and this way I have a permanent record to look back on.  Especially when you want to do some comparison with what was before.  

    These tri-vocals are the pits if you have to do things like inspecting the bottom with a mirror.  

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy hanny32508

      Posted

      It is so hard getting older.  I can't always focus with a magnifying mirror.
  • jules1100
    jules1100 Chrisy

    Posted

    A few people here mention the use of cameras and magnifying glass. I don't use anything just a small mirror - should I be using a magnifying class?? I feel I can see but could I be missing something!? It's driving me mad scrutinizing the area everyday already that I can't imagine seeing everything up so close.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy jules1100

      Posted

       I think it is us older women that need magnifying mirrors and better glasses.  If your eyesight is good you should beabl to notice changes.
    • jules1100
      jules1100 Chrisy

      Posted

      Yeah I think if your eyesight is compromised a magnifying glass would definitely help
  • carol350
    carol350 Chrisy

    Posted

    My eyes are to bad to see anything but I know I am sore and that it !!!
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy carol350

      Posted

      If you are sore and cannot see to examine yourself I hope your practise nurse would oblige and check you every few months at least.  Have a chat with her, if not a consultnat should check you every 6 months.
  • lizziewizzie
    lizziewizzie Chrisy

    Posted

    I thought this was a joke!!? but all that scoping around under bedclothes trying to see...i get it!! is there such a thing as a handheld periscope? brilliant if there is?

    liz

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy lizziewizzie

      Posted

      It is more about getting things focused at certain angles with varifocals.   I thought  a periscope might help. Then realised a lot of us might find one useful.
    • lizziewizzie
      lizziewizzie Chrisy

      Posted

      how thoughtful and what a good idea! I wonder how it could be done? Any ideas to build on the concept?
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