A round handheld magnifier with a blue rim, resting on a page of printed text and enlarging a line of it.

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

by Coil

$43.95, see price history

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Ready to use This is a simple handheld tool. You take the cap off and start reading, with no setup, pairing, or other equipment. The only choice is the magnification level, and the low cost keeps a wrong pick from being a big risk, so a family can try it without a professional.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a small round handheld magnifier that you slide down the page to read one line at a time. The 2-inch lens has a narrow center viewing strip with a guide line, which helps the eyes stay on the line and adds contrast. It's made for readers who lose their place easily, such as children and adults with dyslexia, and for people with low vision who want modest magnification. The soft-touch grip is easy to hold and move, and a protective lens cap comes with it. Magnification is listed as 1.7X in one place and 1.5X in another, so check the figure before you order. Either way, it's a gentle boost, not strong magnification for very small print.

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

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
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 rest the magnifier on the page.
    2. Slide it down the text so the center strip and guide line sit on the line you're reading.

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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