Distance Vision - Chadwick Vision Clinic

How Do I Use A Monocular Telescope?

Close-up of a subway sign for 7 Avenue Broadway Times Square in NYC, with a small telescope in the foreground.

Learn how to use a monocular telescope to improve your distance vision. We’ll show you how to focus it and explain the important trade-off between magnification power and field of view.

Stacked black monocular lenses on a white marbled surface, featuring various magnifications.

Discover how monocular telescopes help low vision patients with “spotting” tasks like reading signs. Learn why choosing the right magnification is key to balancing clarity and a wide field of view.