Reading Glasses

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    Learn More About Reading Glasses

    While regular glasses correct problems with vision by use of prescription lenses, reading glasses let you view objects at a closer range. Reading glasses can make small print easier to read with a correct diopter strength—aka the optical power of a lens.


    If you don’t already use reading glasses, you might find yourself in need of a pair if you:


    • Squint more often when trying to read
    • Have started to hold books differently or further from your face
    • Find that small print looks blurry when reading
    • Notice yourself turning more lights on to see words better

    Along with helping make it easier to see the words in magazines, restaurant menus, and library books, reading glasses can also help when looking at text on a screen. Anti-glare glasses have a special coating that helps reduce the reflection of light through the lenses, whether you like to devour ebook thrillers or spend your workday scrolling through spreadsheets.


    Many people look for glasses with special lenses for viewing computers, phones, and tablets which can give off a blue light. These lenses have a slight yellow tint, designed for use with your favorite devices. The best part is that they look just like regular glasses, so you can scroll through your apps and look chic while doing it.

    Whether you’re pouring over the next great American novel or examining the fine print on your vacuum cleaner’s repair manual, reading glasses can be a fun fashion focal point. Go retro with a pair of cat-eye frames or get funky with multicolored geometric shapes. Make a statement in clear boxy frames or refined tortoise shell designs that accent any outfit. From super-futuristic magnetic reading glasses to classic black frames to unique vintage eyewear, shops on Etsy sell readers in many styles, colors, and shapes.

    There are plenty of accessories for reading glasses that make great gifts for avid readers. Wear your frames on a necklace with handmade glasses chains or display them with pride on an eyeglass stand. Or keep them protected on the go in a beautiful personalized glasses case.