A black monocular with a textured rubber grip and a lens at each end, standing upright.

Walters 8x20 Monocular

by Walters

$208.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions You can pick it up and use it by hand right away. Getting good results takes a bit of practice with focusing and aiming. Mounting it on glasses needs a separate clamp and some careful setup. A family member can do this with the instructions in about 30 minutes, so guided setup fits.

What it is

Summary

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

This small 8x monocular magnifies things at a distance, like a sign, a bus number, or a whiteboard across the room, and it can focus as close as 11 inches. You can hold it up to your eye by hand, or unscrew the eye piece and attach it to your eyeglasses with a separate mounting clamp. It weighs about 2.5 ounces and is under 4 inches long, so it's easy to carry. A neck strap and case come with it. The field of view is narrow at 7 degrees, so you'll see a small area at a time and need a steady hand to find your target.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$208.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Hold the monocular with the eye piece against your eye and turn the focus until the image is clear.
  • With a guide
    1. For hands-free use, unscrew the eye piece and attach the monocular to your eyeglasses with the compatible mounting clamp, which is sold separately.
    2. Practice finding and holding a target, since the narrow view takes some getting used to. Plan on about 30 minutes to get comfortable.

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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