The Best Reading Glasses of 2023 - CNET
Farsightedness is one of the most common vision issues associated with aging. It can make it harder to see things up close — which is why most people eventually turn to reading glasses. Unlike prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses are available over the counter at many pharmacies for low cost. But you can also buy them online and have them delivered to your door with ease, and online vendors have more options for style and lens power (the number that tells you how strong the glasses are).
A variety of companies offer online reading glasses, some of which specialize in them. We combed through almost a dozen sites to look at factors like variety, shipping policies and customer reviews and found the best reading glasses your money can buy.
What are the best overall reading glasses?
GlassesUSA is our pick for the best overall reading glasses you can buy online, thanks to its well-rounded inventory, fair policies and great customer reviews. GlassesUSA was also one of CNET’s picks for the best online glasses and best prescription sunglasses.
The best reading glasses of 2023
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GlassesUSA offers any of its 300-plus frames as a pair of reading glasses, rather than prescription glasses. You can get lens powers from +0.25 to +4 on every pair, which is one of the widest ranges out of all the brands we looked at — even people with very weak or very strong farsightedness can get their readers here. There are many different styles to choose from, from traditional to bold. Frequent sales bring the prices down to as low as about $34 for a pair. GlassesUSA also has other policies and perks that make it a convenient vendor to buy from. These include virtual try-ons, free shipping, free returns or exchanges and a year-long warranty.
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Warby Parker is a popular and well-known brand in the online glasses world, and for good reason. Its site makes it easy to shop for the exact styles you’re interested in based on size, shape, color and more. You can try on frames virtually or even at home. All of Warby Parker’s glasses are available as reading glasses with powers from +0.25 to +2.75. These frames are great quality for the price, which starts at $95 for a pair.
