Looky 5

The Looky 5 is the most comprehensive Looky handheld magnifier. It offers all the benefits of the other Lookys together with a number of important new features. “Now I have my Looky 5, I can go shopping on my own again”, says a very satisfied user – and not without reason.

The ‘5’ in the Looky 5 refers to the size of the screen, 5 inch. This is slightly larger than the other Lookys. The combination of the larger screen and its high quality (720p HD resolution) yields extremely sharp, bright and lively images. The screen is operated with clear and intuitive touch controls.

The Looky 5 has ten high-contrast modes, two photo modes and a mode for viewing objects at a distance.

The handheld magnifier also has a new type of battery, a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery enclosed in the handle. When one handle has a flat battery you simply exchange it for the other handle containing a recharged battery. This enables you to continue to use the Looky 5 for a longer time when you are out.

Product specifications

  • 5 inch (12.7 cm) screen diagonal
  • Extremely bright screen
  • Touch controls in the screen
  • 720p HD resolution
  • Magnification from 2X to 20X
  • CVBS output for external image
  • Battery life up to 3 hours between charges
  • Exchangeable handle inclusive of battery (2nd battery optional)
  • Two photo modes (full colour and monochrome)
  • Ten high-contrast modes
  • Photo and high-contrast modes can be enabled/disabled
  • Freeze function (with zooming in and panning functions)

Aid position number: 25.21.86.0003

Frequently asked questions

You hold an electronic handheld magnifier, in the same way as an ordinary magnifying glass, on or just above the text or image that you wish to magnify. The text/image is displayed on the screen. When you hold the electronic handheld magnifier on or at a maximum of five centimetres above the surface you will always see a sharp image with text that is very easy to read. You can view the text in full colour or increase the contrast with one of the special high-contrast modes that are specifically designed to make the text as easy to read as possible.

Placing your signature or writing a brief note becomes very simple when you use one of our electronic handheld magnifiers. You can do this by turning the handle to a special position so that you can see what you are writing.

Our handheld magnifiers are compact, light-weight aids. Our handheld magnifiers weigh as little as 200 grams.

Looky handheld magnifiers are ideal for use indoors or at work – and are really useful when you are out.

Yes, the Looky and Looky+ are equipped with standard rechargeable AA batteries that are easy to replace. The batteries can only be inserted one way round, so you do not need to check the + or – polarity. The Looky and Looky+ are supplied with a charger that enables you to simply and quickly recharge the batteries while they are in the aid.

The batteries of the Looky 5 are in the handle. You can also recharge the Looky 5 with the charger supplied with the aid. You can also purchase an extra handle so that you can use the Looky 5 for a longer time. This extra handle is supplied with an external charger to enable you to charge one handle while you are using the other.

Your healthcare insurer reimburses the full cost of our electronic handheld magnifiers. The handheld magnifier must be prescribed by a specialist recognized by the healthcare insurer to qualify for reimbursement, such as the ophthalmologist or other physician who is treating you or a regional institution such as Royal Dutch Visio or Bartiméus. Information about the reimbursement of the costs of our Lookys is available under the ‘your healthcare insurer’ heading on our website.

Your GP will usually refer you to an ophthalmologist or other specialist. The Netherlands has a number of regional institutions that have a great deal of knowledge about all optical aids, including handheld magnifiers. You can contact us for an address in your neighbourhood.

How does an electronic handheld magnifier work?

You hold an electronic handheld magnifier, in the same way as an ordinary magnifying glass, on or just above the text or image that you wish to magnify. The text/image is displayed on the screen. When you hold the electronic handheld magnifier on or at a maximum of five centimetres above the surface you will always see a sharp image with text that is very easy to read. You can view the text in full colour or increase the contrast with one of the special high-contrast modes that are specifically designed to make the text as easy to read as possible.

Can I use an electronic handheld magnifier to help me when I am writing a note?

Placing your signature or writing a brief note becomes very simple when you use one of our electronic handheld magnifiers. You can do this by turning the handle to a special position so that you can see what you are writing.

How much does an electronic handheld magnifier weigh?

Our handheld magnifiers are compact, light-weight aids. Our handheld magnifiers weigh as little as 200 grams.

Where can I use Looky handheld magnifiers?

Looky handheld magnifiers are ideal for use indoors or at work – and are really useful when you are out.

Can the batteries be replaced by the user?

Yes, the Looky and Looky+ are equipped with standard rechargeable AA batteries that are easy to replace. The batteries can only be inserted one way round, so you do not need to check the + or – polarity. The Looky and Looky+ are supplied with a charger that enables you to simply and quickly recharge the batteries while they are in the aid.

The batteries of the Looky 5 are in the handle. You can also recharge the Looky 5 with the charger supplied with the aid. You can also purchase an extra handle so that you can use the Looky 5 for a longer time. This extra handle is supplied with an external charger to enable you to charge one handle while you are using the other.

Are the costs of an electronic handheld magnifier reimbursed?

Your healthcare insurer reimburses the full cost of our electronic handheld magnifiers. The handheld magnifier must be prescribed by a specialist recognized by the healthcare insurer to qualify for reimbursement, such as the ophthalmologist or other physician who is treating you or a regional institution such as Royal Dutch Visio or Bartiméus. Information about the reimbursement of the costs of our Lookys is available under the ‘your healthcare insurer’ heading on our website.

How can I contact a specialist who can prescribe this for me?

Your GP will usually refer you to an ophthalmologist or other specialist. The Netherlands has a number of regional institutions that have a great deal of knowledge about all optical aids, including handheld magnifiers. You can contact us for an address in your neighbourhood.

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