A pair of half-eye reading glasses with a brown tortoiseshell frame and clear lenses.

COIL +12.0, 14 B.I., 43mm, Brown, 1/4 Eye OU14^B10U

by Coil

$78.95, see price history

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Professional setup required High-powered prismatic lenses only help when the strength and prism match the person's eyes. A wrong choice can cause strain or headaches, or just waste money. A low vision specialist or optometrist should pick the strength and check the fit, which is why this needs a professional.

What it is

Summary

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

These are prismatic reading glasses with 12-diopter lenses (43mm) and a 14 prism diopter base-in setting, meaning each lens has a built-in prism. They're meant for someone with low vision who needs strong magnification for reading and wants less eyestrain. At this strength you hold the reading material very close, with a focal distance of roughly 3.3 to 10 inches depending on the lens power. They are a fixed prescription-style aid, so the strength has to be right for the person's eyes.

Getting it

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$78.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional setup required
Price
$78.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Wear them like regular glasses once the right strength has been chosen.
  • With a guide
    Practice holding reading material at the short focal distance, about 3.3 to 10 inches, until reading feels comfortable.
  • With professional help
    Have a low vision specialist or optometrist check which strength and prism setting fit the person's eyes and reading needs. Expect one assessment visit, then follow-up if the first choice isn't 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 3, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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