What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 7, 2026
A compact, battery-powered handheld magnifier with an 8x aspheric lens and built-in LED light, sized to fit in a pocket or purse. Designed for someone with low vision who needs occasional help reading small print — menus at restaurants, prescription labels, price tags, mail — without carrying something bulky. This is a complete, self-contained solution: insert three AAA batteries, press the button, and you're reading. The 35mm lens diameter is on the smaller side, which means a tighter field of view than larger magnifiers in the same power range — fine for spot-reading a word or number, but tiring for reading extended paragraphs.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Insert 3 AAA batteries (not included).
- Press the on/off button to activate the LED light, then hold the lens over text to magnify.
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
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site; last verified June 18, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on June 7, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.