I found a good CAM & monitor, as good as a single microscope and easier to use, but both require some learning curve.
The best is a Stereo Microscope with depth perception.
I chose my trifocal lens at 3 common distances so I wouldn't have to move my head up and down for different objects.
iPad 12-14" , LCD/ TV 20-60" , for top part, distance.
I think macro view down and micro view onscreen is easier than it sounds. I don't think it takes a surgeon, but not for everyone, I guess.
For simple inspection, a good glass 10x eye cup works great to look at solder imperfections.
Dental Crown & Bridge workers need high acuity and hand coordination in 3D so they use 5 ~10x glass stereo head mounted loops. For the most part soldering in 2D is ok, but if challenged, 3D is best with high optic quality and good light.