Twins and Testing Things: Pocket Microscope Review

This is something I had never really thought of before, a pocket microscope. It really does fit in my pocket, and is also perfect for being stashed away in a purse or a backpack.

Setting the pocket microscope up is really easy. First you unzip the case then you just take it out of the little bag that it comes in. The pocket microscope requires 3 AAA batteries to work at its peak. The 3 AAA batteries power the LED light or the UV light, whichever one you might want to have on.

Other than the batteries, this little microscope is ready to go as soon as you get it. There are two dials to help get the optimal focus. There is the magnification dial, which moves the top piece up and down according to how you rotate the dial. Then there is the lower dial, which brings the actual lens closer or farther away from the object you are trying to look at. There is a switch on one side that allows for you to choose between the LED light, off, or the UV light. What you want to look at will depend on which light setting you will want to use.

I was really surprised at how well this magnified things. The top piece that you put your eye to actually is flexible, so you can get a nice fit around your eye. It is a little bit difficult to use this with glasses however, something I didn’t realize until my husband tried to use this. I just wanted to give a heads up for those who wear glasses, he did have a more difficult time using the pocket microscope than I did.

Overall, I have been pretty impressed with this little microscope. It works well, it definitely is pocket size and it has a cute little carrying case so you don’t have to worry about it getting scratched while being carried around. I will say, make sure to read all the cations on the instructions, there are some that I hadn’t thought about but will definitely adhere to.

You can check out this on Amazon HERE.

Disclaimer: I did receive this pocket microscope for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.