5X Rechargeable Sliding Magnifier
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified June 8, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 8, 2026
A pocket-sized 5X magnifier with a built-in LED light that activates automatically when you slide the lens out from its hard case. It's designed for someone with low vision who needs a portable reading aid for menus, price tags, labels, or other everyday print — the kind of thing you slip in a pocket or hang on a lanyard. The lens is small (1.75" square), so it works best for spot-reading a few words at a time rather than sustained reading of longer passages. Recharges via USB-C, which eliminates the usual frustration of dead hearing-aid batteries in pocket magnifiers — though the wall adapter isn't included.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Charge via the included USB-C cable before first use.
- Slide the lens out — the LED activates automatically. Lens is ready to use.
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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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — 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.