Reading Glasses

If you’re holding books, menus or your phone further away to bring the text into focus, or you get headaches and eye strain after close-up work, it’s likely time for reading glasses. This is common from your mid-40s onwards as near vision naturally changes with age.

Our reading glasses come in strengths from +1.00 to +4.00, in half steps: +1.00, +1.50, +2.00, +2.50, +3.00, +3.50 and +4.00. As a general guide, +1.00 to +1.50 suits early changes in close-up vision, +2.00 to +2.50 is the most common range, and +3.00 and above suits those who need stronger magnification for very close work. Not sure which is right for you? Try our free eye chart.

Reading glasses are designed for close-up tasks like reading, sewing or phone use, not for walking around or driving. Wearing them for distance vision can cause headaches, so it’s best to take them off between close-up tasks.

Reading glasses are designed for close-up focus, ideal for books and printed text, while computer glasses are designed for the slightly longer distance of a screen and include blue light-filtering lenses. If you split your time between reading and screens, our computer glasses may suit you better.

No, our reading glasses are ready-made, so you can simply choose your strength and order online. They’re designed for everyday, age-related changes in close-up vision. We’d still recommend regular eye tests with your optician to keep an eye on your overall eye health.

Clean the lenses regularly with a microfibre cloth to avoid scratches, store them in a glasses case when not in use, and avoid leaving them somewhere very hot, like on a car dashboard, as this can warp the frame.

Right here! Our ready readers start from just £4, with UK delivery for £2.50, or free when you order 2 or more pairs. If they’re not quite right, you can return unused pairs within 14 days for a full refund. Find out more about delivery and returns.