I can read the resistor color codes just fine... EXCEPT when they decide they're going to use all pastel shades for the codes and put them on 1/8th watt resistors... Hmmm, is that lavender or gray? I mean if you're going to use a color code, make the colors easily distinguishable, especially if the part is really small. Of course at my age the extra light and magnification thing is a must as well.