Image: Coil Easyview magnifier

Coil 1.7X Easyview Around the Neck Magnifier

by Coil

$23.95

Ready to use This is a passive optical device with no setup, batteries, or pairing required. A user can hang it around their neck and immediately begin using it — the definition of self_serve.

Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026

This is a rectangular magnifying lens worn on a cord around your neck, resting against your chest to magnify whatever you're working on at a 1.7x power — enough to make fine detail noticeably larger without heavy distortion. It's well-suited for someone with mild to moderate low vision who needs both hands free during close-up tasks like sewing, knitting, sorting small parts, or reading labels. The lens itself is fairly large (roughly 4 by 5.5 inches), giving a wide field of view compared to handheld magnifiers. 1.7x is modest magnification — people with more significant vision loss may find it insufficient, and it works best when positioned at a consistent distance from the work surface.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityReady to use
Price$23.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedJune 19, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high
VendorCoil ↗

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    1. Place the cord over your head so the magnifier hangs at chest level.
    2. Position your work beneath the lens and adjust your posture or work surface height until the image is in focus.

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

independent-living Visit
$23.95

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Coilview on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.