I love the size, fits right in with my credit card pockets. It does help magnify small words on labels, etc. This is not good enough to replace a pair of readers, but will come in handy from time to time. It's a good thing to have and I am happy with my purchase.

I used this to read the label on a loaf of bread that I was unable to read at the store. I had almost as much trouble seeing the ingredients with the magnifier as without. I also tested it on some cans and medicine bottles. It distorts the print, especially if the surface you are trying to read isn't flat. All in all, it's better than no magnifier, but I'll look to see if I can find a better one.