A rectangular magnifying bar with rounded ends, featuring a clear lens set in a blue frame.

1.5X Coil Visual Tracking Bar Magnifier (Blue)

by Coil

$49.95, see price history

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Ready to use This is a simple handheld tool that works the moment you set it on a page. It needs no pairing, mounting, or training, so a person can get benefit in minutes with no outside help. That fits the self-serve level.

What it is

Summary

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

This handheld bar magnifier has a 4.5-inch acrylic lens that enlarges text 1.5 times. The side shading around the center strip blocks out nearby lines, so your eyes stay on one line of text at a time. That makes it useful for someone with low vision who wants a bit of enlargement, or a reader who loses their place easily, including children with dyslexia. A soft blue grip rings the lens and makes it easy to slide down the page, and a protective pouch is included. The magnification is mild, so it won't be enough for someone who needs much larger print.

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.

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Where to get it

LS&S Visit
$49.95
Independent Living Aids Visit
$49.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$49.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Set the bar on the page and slide it down the text so the clear center strip sits over the line you're reading. It works right out of the pouch.

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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