A pair of half-eye reading glasses with a brown tortoiseshell frame, resting on a printed newspaper page.

COIL +12.0, 14 B.I., 45mm, Brown, 1/2 Eye OU14^B10U

by Coil

$80.95, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The glasses work as sold, but picking the right strength and prism amount matters a lot for comfort and results. An eye care professional can make sure you get the right fit, so professional guidance is recommended rather than required.

What it is

Summary

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

These are prismatic reading glasses with strong +12 diopter lenses, the kind used by people with low vision who need to hold print very close. The lenses are small, 45mm across, and include 14 prism diopters of base-in prism (that's the "14 B.I." in the name), which helps the eyes work together at close range and eases strain. At this strength you have to hold reading material very near the eyes, so the reading distance is quite short. That takes some getting used to, and an eye care provider can help confirm this strength is the right one before you buy.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$80.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$80.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Put the glasses on and bring reading material close, at the short focal distance this strength calls for.
  • With a guide
    Try a few reading distances and lighting setups until print looks clear and comfortable. Expect a short adjustment period at this strength.
  • With professional help
    A low vision specialist or optometrist can confirm the right power and prism for your eyes and show you how to read at the close distance. Plan on one assessment visit.

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 3, 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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