1.5X Coil Visual Tracking Bar Magnifier (Blue)
by Coil
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified June 8, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 8, 2026
This is a ruler-shaped magnifying bar that lays directly on the page and enlarges one line of text at 1.5x while shading the surrounding lines to reduce visual clutter. It's designed for people who lose their place while reading — particularly those with dyslexia or tracking difficulties — by isolating a single line of text within a narrow viewing strip. At 4.5 inches long, it slides down the page as you read and comes with a soft blue grip around the lens edge plus a protective storage pouch. The magnification is gentle (1.5x), so it won't help much with low vision requiring stronger enlargement — it's primarily a tracking and focus aid rather than a vision correction tool.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the bar magnifier directly on the page, centered over the line of text you want to read.
- Slide it down the page one line at a time as you progress through the text.
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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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Coil — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on June 8, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.