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ZoomText Magnifier/Reader

$545 every year

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ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is Windows software that makes everything on your computer screen larger and easier to see. It also reads aloud, echoing what you type and announcing key program activity, so you can rely on hearing as well as seeing. It's built for people with low vision who still use the screen but need it enlarged and enhanced. Because it's software rather than a standalone device, it needs a Windows computer to run on.

Walters 8x20 Monocular

$208.95

This small 8x monocular magnifies things at a distance, like a sign, a bus number, or a whiteboard across the room, and it can focus as close as 11 inches. You can hold it up to your eye by hand, or unscrew the eye piece and attach it to your eyeglasses with a separate mounting clamp. It weighs about 2.5 ounces and is under 4 inches long, so it's easy to carry. A neck strap and case come with it. The field of view is narrow at 7 degrees, so you'll see a small area at a time and need a steady hand to find your target.

Stand Magnifier 14X / 50D Round

$34.95

This small stand magnifier gives you 14X (50 diopter) magnification through a 29mm aspheric lens, which keeps the view free of distortion. A built-in LED light brightens whatever you're reading, and the LEDs are rated for about 10,000 hours, so there are no bulbs to swap. It's sized to fit in a hand or a purse, which makes it handy for menus, bills, product labels, and medication labels at home or out and about. A protective pouch comes with it, but you'll need to supply 3 AA batteries. At this strength you see a fairly small area at once, so it suits short spot-reading better than long stretches of text.

Coil AT Max Auto Touch 9x LED Illuminated Magnifier

$69.95

This handheld magnifier makes small print bigger by 9 times and has built-in LED lights to brighten the page. It suits quick spot reading, such as utility bills, product labels, and price tags. Its lens is 42mm wide, so it shows a small area at a time. That works well for short checks but not for reading long passages.

Reizen LED Desktop Magnifier 10X

$39.95

This is a desk lamp with a flexible neck that holds its position, so you can aim the light right at what you're reading. A 120mm acrylic magnifier attaches in place of the lampshade, giving you magnification and light in one setup. It suits someone with low vision who reads, does crafts, or works on small detail tasks at a table. Because it sits on the desk, it's for close work in one spot rather than something to carry around.

COIL Hi Power Hand Magnifier 4.0x/12D

$63.95

This is a handheld magnifier with an 80mm (about 3 1/4 inch) round lens that enlarges print and small details 4x. The bi-aspheric acrylic lens is designed to give a sharp image without distortion, and it works with either side facing up, so there's no wrong way to pick it up. The frame is shaped to be comfortable in either the right or left hand. A case is included for carrying and storage. It's a good fit for someone who needs extra help with labels, mail, or other small print and wants a simple tool with no batteries or setup to deal with. As with any handheld magnifier at this strength, you'll hold it steady over the page, and the lens has no built-in light.

4X Pendant Magnifier in Contemporary Style

$10.95

This pendant magnifier hangs around your neck on a 35-inch black silk cord, so it's there when you need to read a price tag, a label, or a line of small print. The lens magnifies 4X and is 2 inches across, set in a silver-tone metal frame with a scrolled design that looks more like jewelry than a medical aid. A 2-inch lens works well for short spot-reading, but it's not meant for long stretches of reading.

COIL Hi Power Fixed Stand 6.0x/20D

$38.95

This is a stand magnifier that rests on the page, so you don't have to hold a lens at the right distance. Its frame holds the lens at a fixed working distance, which gives a steady, clear image at 6x power (20 diopters) through a 50mm aspheric lens. The frame is cantilevered, meaning it works the same for left-handed and right-handed users. It suits someone who needs strong magnification for reading small print or looking closely at an object, and who finds a handheld magnifier hard to keep steady. A 6x lens shows a fairly small area at a time, so it works best for short stretches of text rather than long reading.

Economical Magnifier Combo 7X

$55.95

This bundle gives you two lighted 7X magnifiers: a handheld one and a stand magnifier. Both have good-quality aspheric lenses (a lens shape that keeps the view clear, without warping at the edges) and bright LED lights. The lens is 50mm across. You can pick up the handheld to read a menu, a bill, or a product label while out and about. The stand sits on the page, so you can read at home without holding anything up. The LED bulbs are rated for 10,000 hours, so there are no bulbs to replace. The batteries are not included: the stand takes 3 AA and the handheld takes 3 AAA. A protective pouch comes with the set.

Closeup 6x18mm Close-Focusing Monocular

$40.95

This small handheld monocular magnifies 6x and can focus as close as about 10 inches. That means one tool can handle both distance viewing and close-up looking. It weighs only 1.6 ounces and measures about 3.5 by 1.3 by 1.3 inches, so it slips easily into a pocket or bag. It's aimed at people with low vision who want a portable way to see signs, faces, or small print. The field of view is a narrow 8 degrees, so you see a small area at a time, and you'll need to hold it steady to scan.

Luxo 3.5D Wave+LED Magnifier 30" Arm with Weighted Base

$728.95

The Luxo Wave+ is a lamp with a large magnifying lens built in, so you can read, sew, or do close detail work with light and magnification in one place. The glass lens is 6.75 by 4.5 inches and magnifies about 1.9X (3.5 diopters), giving a wide view with little distortion. Two dimmable LED lights let you set the left and right sides separately, and the lamp shuts itself off to save energy. The 30-inch arm moves into any position without knobs to tighten, and the weighted base keeps it steady on a desk or table. This is a fixed lamp rather than a portable magnifier, and its mid-range magnification suits larger or moderately small print, not very fine detail.

Reizen 65mm Dome Magnifier with Black Ring

$20.95

This dome magnifier sits directly on top of whatever you're reading and enlarges it, with no focusing needed. The acrylic dome gives a clear, undistorted view and gathers available light onto the page, which helps in dim rooms. It's a good fit for small print on maps, labels, and phone books, or for close hobby work like looking at coins and stamps. It measures about 2.56 inches across and 1.75 inches high, with a rubber band around the base to hold it comfortably, and comes with a black drawstring bag. Because it rests on the page rather than being held up, it works best on flat items you can lay it on.

WAVE LED Magnifier-30in Arm- 5D 2.25x- Base- Grey

$795.95

This is a lighted desk magnifier that holds a large glass lens in front of your reading or project area, so your hands stay free. The 5-diopter lens gives 2.25x magnification, and two dimmable LED lights can be adjusted separately on the left and right to cut shadows and glare. The 30-inch arm has no knobs to tighten, and the lamp head stays wherever you set it. A weighted base keeps it steady on a desk or table. It works well for reading print, sewing, crafts, and other close detail work. At 2.25x it's a moderate strength, so it won't suit someone who needs very high magnification.

3.5X Perfect View Globe Magnifier

$29.95

This is a frameless, globe-shaped acrylic magnifier that gives 3.5X magnification. You set it on the page and glide it along the line you're reading, so there's no frame or handle to hold. The shape lets plenty of light reach the page, which helps keep the enlarged text clear. It measures 3.7 inches across and comes with a flannel drawstring bag for storage. It suits someone who wants a simple, low-tech way to read print, labels, or mail. One tradeoff: it enlarges only the small area under the globe, so reading long passages goes slowly.

Economical Magnifier Combo 10X

$55.95

This bundle gives you two lighted 10X magnifiers: a small handheld one and a stand magnifier. Both use LED lights and aspheric lenses, a lens shape meant to keep the view free of distortion. The lens is 35mm across. The handheld works well for quick checks of menus, bills, and product labels, and the stand holds the lens in place when you need your hands free to read or look at something up close. Each one turns on with an easy button and needs batteries, which are not included: 3 AAA for the handheld and 3 AA for the stand. A protective pouch comes with it. At 10X, the viewing area is small, so it suits short bursts of reading better than long passages.

Luna S 4.3" Portable Video Magnifier

$425.00

The Luna S is a pocket-sized video magnifier with a 4.3-inch screen. It shows printed text and objects enlarged from 2X to 19X, in full color or in one of 10 high contrast color modes. You can change zoom and color mode with voice commands, and it can save one frozen image so you can study it without holding the device steady. It weighs 7 ounces, so it fits in a purse or pocket for reading menus, labels, and mail away from home. The battery runs about 3 hours after a 4-hour charge, so plan to recharge it between longer outings.

Clover 6 HD Magnifier

$795.00

The Clover 6 HD is a handheld electronic magnifier with a 6-inch anti-glare touch screen. It zooms from 1.5x to 35x, and you can pinch the screen to zoom in further. Two 13-megapixel cameras show printed text and small details on screen. A swivel handle turns into a stand, so you can hold it over a menu or prop it up to read a page. It offers 16 high-contrast color modes, such as white text on black or black text on yellow, for someone who sees text better with stronger contrast. It works on its own, with no computer or tablet needed.

3X Hand Held Non-Illuminated Magnifier

$21.95

This handheld magnifier makes small print and fine detail about three times larger. The rectangular lens measures 4 by 3 inches (100 by 75 mm) and is made of acrylic. The long handle is easy to grip, and a hole in its end lets you add a cord or lanyard to wear it around your neck or hang it on a hook. It has no built-in light, so you'll need good room lighting or a separate lamp. It suits quick, simple tasks like reading labels, mail, or a menu.

Walters 8x30 Rubber Coated Monocular

$358.95

This is an 8x monocular, a small handheld telescope you hold to one eye to see distant things up close, like signs, bus numbers, or a whiteboard across a room. It also focuses close, down to about 19.5 inches, so it can help with reading things that sit a little way off. It has a rubber coating and weighs 7 ounces, and at 5-1/4 inches long it's easy to carry. A case and neck strap come with it. The field of view is narrow (8.5°), so finding and holding on to a target takes some practice.

2X Highlighting Bar Magnifier, 9" x 1"

$6.95

This bar magnifier lays flat across a line of print and enlarges the text 2X. A yellow band runs along it to mark the line you're on, so it's easier to keep your place while reading. At 9 inches long and 1 inch tall, it covers one line of a page at a time. It suits someone who finds regular print a bit small and loses track of which line they're reading. It's a simple, standalone tool with no power or setup. Because it's only 2X, it helps with mild print-size trouble rather than very small print.

Walters Low Vision 8x21 Monocular with Case and Neck Strap

$175.95

This 8x monocular is a small handheld telescope that magnifies distant things, like signs, a whiteboard, or a bus number, and it can also focus as close as about 12 inches. It's light at under 3 ounces, about 3.5 inches long, and comes with a case and neck strap so it's easy to carry. You can hold it in your hand or put it on a stand or tripod when you need a steadier view. The field of view is fairly narrow at 6.5 degrees, so you see a small area at a time and it takes some practice to find and follow what you're looking at.

7X 2 Stage Illuminated Pocket Magnifier

$39.95

This pocket magnifier has a 7X (23 diopter) lens, 50mm (2 inches) across, with built-in LED lights to help you read small print. The lights come on in two brightness settings, and the daylight-white color (5300K) makes text easier to see. You hold it about 1.6 inches from what you're reading, so it works best for short reading like labels, menus, and price tags rather than long documents. It has a built-in spot for a lanyard so you can wear it, but the lanyard itself is a separate purchase, and so are the 2 AA batteries it runs on.

3.5X 45mm Pocket Magnifier

$3.95

This is a small handheld magnifier with a 3.5X lens that is 45mm across, so you get a fairly wide view of whatever you hold it over. It folds into a flip-out case, which makes it easy to carry in a pocket or purse. It suits someone who needs a little extra help with small print like labels, menus, or receipts while out and about. At 3.5X it gives modest enlargement, so very small text or detailed work may call for a stronger lens.

Super Bright Stand Magnifier 8X

$42.95

This is an 8X stand magnifier with a built-in LED light, so small print is both enlarged and well lit. The light spreads evenly across the whole lens, which has a 35mm diameter. It works for reading menus, product labels, and medication information. The stand holds the lens above the page, and the light turns on and off with a simple switch. It comes with a zippered carrying case, so it's easy to take along. This model is 8X (28 diopters). The same line is sold in nine strengths, so check that you've picked the one that suits your vision.