A folding stand magnifier in black metal with a round lens and a ruled base marked with measurement scales.

Carson Metal Linen Test Glass Loupe Magnifier - 6.5 x 20mm

by Carson Optical

$12.99

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Ready to use A fold-out optical loupe with no electronics, pairing, or configuration. A user picks it up and uses it immediately — textbook self-serve.

Last verified September 18, 2026 · classified July 7, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 7, 2026

A pocket-sized 6.5x optical loupe with a 20mm glass lens that folds flat into a metal frame when not in use. The built-in ruler markings in inches and centimeters make it useful not just for magnification but for measuring small objects — useful for someone with low vision who needs to inspect fine print, labels, pill markings, or small parts up close. This is a complete, self-contained optical tool — no batteries, no setup, no pairing with anything else. At 6.5x it's stronger than a typical handheld magnifier but covers a smaller viewing area, so it works best for brief, focused inspection tasks rather than extended reading.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityReady to use
Price$12.99
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026
ClassifiedJuly 7, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    1. Unfold the lens from the metal frame until it clicks open.
    2. Hold the lens close to the surface being viewed and adjust distance until the image is sharp.

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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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Carson Opticalview on vendor site; last verified September 18, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 7, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.