A grey plastic bar magnifier with a long rectangular lens and a round spot lens near one end.

3X Lighted Bar Mag w/ 10X Spot

by Carson Optical

$11.95, see price history

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Ready to use This is a standalone handheld magnifier with the batteries included. There is nothing to pair, mount, or program, so most people get a benefit within minutes of opening the box. It is a low-cost, low-risk purchase, and no professional input is needed to use it.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a handheld bar magnifier that you rest on a page and slide along the line you're reading. It magnifies 3X across a 3-3/4 inch reading length, with built-in LED lighting that covers the whole lens area. A small 10X spot lens, about half an inch across, gives extra power for tiny print like a label or a price tag. It's small enough to slip into a pocket, and the three button cell batteries are included, so it's ready to use right away. As a handheld, it works best for short reading tasks like mail, menus, and labels rather than long stretches of reading.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to get it

LS&S Visit
$11.95
Independent Living Aids Visit
$11.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$11.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Turn on the light, rest the bar on your reading material, and slide it along each line as you read.
    2. Use the small 10X spot lens when you need extra magnification for a word or a tiny detail.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 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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