We offer non-prescription reading glasses as well as prescription reading glasses. The quality of the lens materials and coatings are the same with both, but 2 factors are not included with non-prescription readers, your PD measurement and correction for astigmatism (if you require it.) Those 2 factors can make a significant difference in reading quality.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PRESCRIPTION

Taking our reading test will give you very good results, but will not be as accurate as having an eye exam from an Optometrist. Outside of having your eye health checked on a regular basis, which everyone should do, getting an exam by a eye care professional will provide you with the best advice on getting the best reading vision for you.

Sometimes your eye doctor will advise you to get non prescription readers in a certain power for whatever need you have. In this case, the doctor is confident that simple magnifiers will solve your reading problems. He or she might suggest a +.75 for example for over your distance vision contact lenses. If you have shopped for reading glasses, you already know that you cannot find +.75 powers. You are left with getting prescription reading glasses which cost more.

This is where we come in. You can get powers from us from Zero to +4.00 in either eye. And you can get lenses that do way more than store bought readers, like blocking blue light.

The 2 factors mentioned above, your PD and any correction for astigmatism you might need, are not addressed with non prescription reading glasses.

IF YOU DO HAVE A PRESCRIPTION

One of the issues we have found is that people are unsuccessfully trying to interpret their Doctor's prescriptions to get non prescription readers. It is important to note that for the best results, you should have a professional Optician evaluate your Rx for you. You can upload your eyeglass prescription to me for a free, no obligation evaluation.

When you get an eye exam, it is important to communicate with your doctor what distance or distances you are having problems reading with. The doctor will then write an Rx based on your input. If you do not express to your doctor exactly what issues you are having then the doctor will default to certain traditional focal lengths and write the Rx that way.

Jim (for example) got an exam and the prescription looked like this:

• OD Sphere -2.25 Cylinder +.75 Axis 137
• OS Sphere -2.50   Cylinder +.50 Axis 032
• Add +2.50

Jim decided to get +2.50 reading glasses for computer use. Jim was totally wrong. Jim's actual computer reading Rx is:

• OD -1.00 +.75 137
• OS -1.25 +.50 032

Not only was his selected power wrong but also, Jim needs minus power lenses. The astigmatism was also not accounted for, nor his PD.

Bottom line- send us your Rx. Send us your PD. Do not try interpreting your Doctor's prescription.

You can send me your prescription and I can break it down into what you need for reading, computer or distance. I will also offer advice on what we can offer you in the way of special lens options. Go here:

Free Eyeglass Prescription Evaluation

Your PD or Pupillary Distance Measurement is the distance in millimeters between your pupils, typically when your eyes are focused at a distance of 20 feet or so. We need these measurements because we want to line up the optical centers of the lenses to your pupils so you can see properly, whether for distance, intermediate, or for reading.

Typically, there are two types of measurements, either Total PD or Monocular PD.

As you can see from the image above, the total PD is the total distance between pupils. The monocular PD is the distance from each pupil to the center of the bridge. Some people have the same mono PD from pupil to pupil but most folks have different measurements.

Examples- When the PD is recorded by your eye care professional, it will look like:

• 62 (Total Distance PD) or
• 30/32 Right and Left Monocular PD(The first # is always for the right eye) or
• 62/59 Total Distance and Near PD.

PD Measurements- Traditional and New Methods

When Opticians measure your PD, they usually measure your distance PD. This means that the measurement is made while your eyes are looking at about 20 feet away. When measuring for reading glasses they will subtract 3mm. They do this because when you read, your eyes converge approximately 3mm.

Currently, the most accurate PD measurements are taken with a Pupilometer which the Optician uses to see reflections off of each of your retina. Measurements can be adjusted for distance, near, or intermediate.

There are new apps online which we have tested with varying results. The most common method requires that you have a picture taken of yourself holding a credit card under your nose. This works because credit cards have a standard width of 86mm which is used as a template for mm measuring. Depending on the software, these methods can be very accurate. For us, the real issue with these methods is security. The credit card account number on cards today are embossed. Unless you tape over the number, expiration date, and security code, this info can be read putting your security at risk. Both sides need to be covered.*

Obtaining Your PD Measurement

If you do not know your Pupillary Distance measurement, there are several ways to get it.

• Ask your Eye Doctor- They can, and should, in my opinion, measure your PD, but usually they leave it to the Optician to do.
• Ask your Doctor or Optician to read a current pair of your eyeglasses and measure the optical centers. This is only accurate to your eyeglasses, not your eyes.
• See if your PD is recorded on a receipt or invoice from a previous eyeglass purchase.
• *Have us measure it remotely. If you order a pair of prescription glasses from us we can send you simple instructions on to get the PD measurement. And it is very accurate and very secure!

 Stock Prescription Power Ranges:

• Clear, Tinted, Mojo Std AR-
• Zero to +6.00 or -8.00 Sphere
• Up to a -4.00 Cylinder

• Mojo Photogrey AR-
• Zero to +4.00 or -6.00 Shere
• Up to to a -4.00 Cylinder  

• Blue Block AR Coated Lenses- Mojo BluBlock AR, APEX BluBlock AR-T, ZenSpex BluBlock 1.6AR :
• Zero to +4.00 or -6.00 Sphere
• Up to a -2.00 Cylinder

• Kodak Total Blue 1.6AR:
• Sphere Only Minus Powers: Zero to -8.00* Sphere
• Sphere Only Plus Powers: +0.25 to +6.00
• Sphere and Cyl Minus Powers: Zero to -2.00 Sphere to a -2.00 Cylinder
• Sphere and Cyl Plus Powers: +0.25 to +2.00 Sphere to a -2.00 Cylinder

• Mojo 1.67 UV420 BluBlock AR- Same as Kodak Total Blue*
• Zero to +4.00 or to -10.00* Sphere
• Up to a -2.00 Cylinder with all sphere powers!*

• Transitions 8 with Smart blue Filter (SBF) - Grey, Brown with or without Crizal Avance' AR Coating
• Zero to +4.00 or -4.00 Sphere
• Up to a -2.00 Cylinder

If your Rx falls outside these limits and you want thinner lenses or blue block solutions, see below for our Special Rx offerings below.

How to Purchase: Find a frame. Over 1200 styles to choose from. Filter Size, Material, Color, and much more. See our Lens Guide for more information.

For High Plus Sphere or High Cylinder Prescriptions 

High Plus Powers: Custom surfaced to be as thin as possible given your Rx, your PD, and the frame size. Generally, a high plus sphere power would be over +4.00. High Cylinder Powers: For over stock range cylinder powers. Typically, a high cylinder power out of stock range is +/- 2.00.

These lenses are available with many options.

For product details, click the link below:

SPECIAL PRESCRIPTION SINGLE VISION LENSES

Flat Top and Round Segment Bifocal Lenses

Flat Top 28mm, Flat Top 35mm and Round Seg Bifocals

You can select either distance vision on top or computer vision on top.

These are available in different materials and with different lens options.

For product details, click the link below:

PRESCRIPTION BIFOCAL LENSES

New! PROGRESSIVE LENSES

Available to U.S. Shipping Addresses Only.

We now offer 4 different progressive lenses with various options designed to address presbyopia as well as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), glare, and blue light issues. There are many options for each progressive lens type. For best results we recommend consulting with us before purchasing.

For product details click the link below:

PRESCRIPTION PROGRESSIVE LENSES

SHAMIR Computer and Workspace Lenses

The best option for people that spend a lot of time in work environments. These are state-of-the-art lenses designed to address wide viewing areas for computers/intermediate as well as computer/office distance. You should really check these out.

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRESSIVE LENSES

BUY A PAIR OF SPECIAL PRESCRIPTION LENSES AND GET A EXTRA PAIRS AT 50% OFF!

If you are a multifocal wearer and want a second pair for a back-up or for polarized sunglasses, this is a great offer! Or, lets say you want regular progressives and a pair of Shamir Computer lenses for desktop work.

How to qualify:

• Buy frames and special prescription lenses. These can be Eyezen, Progressives, Occupational Progressives, or Bifocals.
• If you want a second, third, or forth pair within 60 days we will send you a coupon for 50% off the lenses.
• The lenses must be for the same person. They can be any of the above lenses.
• Lesser priced pair of the lenses is discounted.

These lenses require a current prescription. All progressive and bifocal lenses are limited to U.S Customers only. Coupons are only for these lenses.