A round handheld magnifier with a white domed cap and a dark red base, resting open on a map, magnifying printed text.

1.7X COIL Visual Tracking Magnifier, 2" Round Blue Frame

by Coil

$28.95, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Ready to use This is a standalone handheld magnifier with no setup, pairing, or training. You can use it as soon as you take it out of the box, so it fits the self-serve level.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a handheld 1.7X magnifier with a 2-inch round lens and a blue frame. You hold it by the soft-touch grip and slide it along a line of print to make the words bigger. It's a good fit if you need a little extra size for reading, and it's easy to grab and use anywhere. The name mentions visual tracking, but this model has no tracking shading on the lens. It comes with protective lens caps. At 1.7X it gives a modest boost, so it won't be enough for very small print or for someone who needs strong magnification.

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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$28.95

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$28.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Take off the protective lens cap and hold the magnifier by its soft grip.
    2. Rest it on the page or hold it just above the print, then slide it along each line as you read.
    3. Put the lens cap back on when you're done to keep the lens from getting scratched.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — 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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