Brewster Magnifier

Ophthalmology, Chemistry & Physics

Also known as: Brewster's magnifier, Brewster lens

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

The Brewster magnifier is a historical type of magnifying glass designed for high magnification. It consists of a thick, nearly spherical lens with a central aperture, suitable only for a very small field of view.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BREWSTER MAGNIFIER (Brewster, 1781–1868), one of the most popular magnifiers used for very high magnification, consisting of thick, nearly spherical lenses with a diaphragm in the middle. The Brewster magnifier is applicable only for a very small field of view.

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“Brewster Magnifier.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/brewster-magnifier/