A round handheld magnifier with a clear domed lens in a red rim and a white curved handle.

COIL VTM Visual Tracking Magnifier - Red 1.7x/18.9D

by Coil

$43.95, see price history

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Ready to use This is a simple handheld magnifier. There's nothing to pair, install, or adjust, so you can start using it the moment you take off the cap. A person or family member can judge for themselves whether it helps, which is why it needs no professional input.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a small round handheld magnifier, about 2 inches across, with a narrow strip through the middle and a guiding line to help your eyes stay on one line of text as you slide it down the page. The soft-touch grip is easy to hold and move, and protective lens caps are included. It's meant for people with low vision and for children who lose their place while reading, such as those with dyslexia. The product name says 1.7x, but another listing calls it 1.5x, so check the magnification before you order if it matters. It also magnifies only a thin band of text at a time, so it suits line-by-line reading, not scanning a whole page.

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.

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Where to get it

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$43.95
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$43.95

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How to fund this

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Details

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Ready to use
Price
$43.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Take off the protective lens cap and hold the magnifier by its soft grip.
    2. Rest it on the page with the guiding line under the line you're reading, then slide it along the text. It works right away with no setup.

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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