A black cylindrical monocular telescope with a ridged grip near the base and a small focus wheel near the eyepiece.

Walters Low Vision 14x20 Monocular with Case and Neck Strap

by Walters

$369.95, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The device itself is simple, but the right magnification depends on the person's vision and what they want to see. A magnification that is too high gives a tiny field of view that is hard to use, and at this price a wrong pick is costly. A low vision professional can match the strength to the person and teach them how to use it, so professional guidance is recommended, though not required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This is a small handheld monocular, a one-eyed telescope, that magnifies faraway things 14 times and is sold for people with low vision. It focuses from infinity down to 33 inches, so the same unit can help with distant signs or a screen across the room and with objects a few feet away. It weighs 4.5 ounces and is about 5.75 inches long. You can carry it on the neck strap in the included case, hold it by hand, or mount it on a stand or tripod for longer viewing. The field of view is narrow at 6.5 degrees, so you see a small area at a time, and that takes practice to aim.

Getting it

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$369.95

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Details

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Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$369.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Slip the neck strap on and take the monocular out of its case.
    2. Hold it to your eye and turn the focus until the image looks clear.
  • With a guide
    1. Practice finding targets: start with large, high-contrast objects, then move to smaller ones. The narrow view takes a few sessions to get used to.
    2. If you want to use it on a tripod or stand, you will need to buy a mount separately.
  • With professional help
    A low vision specialist, such as an optometrist or an occupational therapist, can help you pick the right magnification and show you how to find and track targets. Plan on one visit of about an hour.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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