Eye pieces
nMost modern microscopes are binocular –
for use with both eyes. Learn to look through both the eyepieces. This takes a
little getting-used-to, but is worth the practice as it reduces eye strain in
the long run.
nThe distance between the eyes varies from
person to person, and your microscope has a mechanism to allow for this. The
pictures above show the eyepieces at their closest and farthest from each
other. Do NOT hold the eye pieces to adjust this distance. Hold the
white parts at the bases of the eye pieces at points shown by arrows above and
gently move them together or apart.
nMost microscopes have eye pieces with
‘dioptric correction’ adjustments which allow you to wear spectacles. However,
many of us find this inconvenient, or fear that spectacles may be scratched.
In such a case, every person may need a slight fine focus adjustment when
viewing through the microscope.
nThe total magnification given a microscope
is a product of the magnification of the objective and the eyepiece.
