Progressive Reading Glasses Without the Prescription Price: A Look at OptiReaders Pro
After 40, many people find themselves putting on readers to see a phone, then pulling them off to see across the room. Progressive, or multi-focal, readers are one way to cut down on that switching. Here's a look at OptiReaders Pro, sold online by Glosritystore, and what to know before you order.
Why single-vision readers can be frustrating
Standard drugstore readers use one magnification across the whole lens. That works well for a book held close, but anything farther away looks blurry, so you end up taking them on and off all day.
The underlying cause is presbyopia, the gradual loss of close-up focusing that is a normal part of aging. It usually becomes noticeable in your 40s and progresses for several years.
What OptiReaders Pro are
OptiReaders Pro are non-prescription progressive reading glasses. Instead of a single power, each lens is divided into zones: the upper area for looking farther away, the middle for screens and arm's-length tasks, and the lower area for reading. You change focus by moving your gaze rather than changing glasses.
The seller also lists a blue light filtering coating, UV protection, scratch-resistant lenses, and a lightweight, flexible frame with silicone nose pads.
| Lens type | Progressive multi-focal, non-prescription |
| Reading strengths | +1.00 to +3.00 on the product page |
| Lens coatings | Blue light filtering, UV protection, scratch-resistant |
| Frame | Lightweight flexible frame, silicone nose pads, reinforced hinges |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee on unused items |
Specifications as listed by the seller at the time of writing. Check the strengths offered at checkout.
Getting used to progressive lenses
Progressive lenses take a little practice, whether they come from a drugstore or an optician. Most people adjust within a few days to a couple of weeks.
Point your nose at what you want to seeTurn your head toward objects rather than just moving your eyes; the edges of a progressive lens are softer than the center.
Drop your eyes to readLook down through the lower part of the lens for books, labels, and phones.
Take stairs slowly at firstLooking down through the reading zone can make steps look closer than they are until you're used to it.
Who they may suit
Could be a good fit if you…
- Already use over-the-counter readers
- Switch often between reading and looking up
- Work with both paper and screens
- Want an affordable spare or travel pair
Keep in mind
- Readers use the same strength in both eyes
- They don't correct astigmatism or different needs per eye
- Expect a short adjustment period
- They don't replace a regular eye exam
Over-the-counter readers can help with everyday reading, but only a comprehensive eye exam checks the health of your eyes as well as your vision.
Ordering and returns
OptiReaders Pro are sold online in single pairs and multi-pair bundles. The seller advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee on unused items returned in their original packaging; its checkout terms say shipping and handling are not refunded. Checkout may also offer optional extras, such as package protection. Only select the ones you want.
See OptiReaders Pro on the Official Site
Check current pricing, strengths, and bundle options.
- LensProgressive multi-focal design
- Strengths+1.00 to +3.00, per the seller
- CoatingsBlue light filter and UV protection
- Guarantee30-day money-back, per the seller
Opens the official Glosritystore website (buy.glosritystore.com). Prices, availability, and terms are set by the seller.
Common questions
Are these prescription glasses?
No. They are non-prescription progressive readers with the same strength in both lenses. If you have a prescription for distance vision, astigmatism, or different strengths in each eye, talk with your eye-care professional.
How do I choose a strength?
If you already wear readers comfortably, start with that strength. A printed reading-strength chart or your eye-care professional can also help you choose.
Can I wear them for driving?
Non-prescription readers aren't a replacement for glasses prescribed for distance vision. Follow your eye-care professional's advice and your state's driving vision requirements.
Do I need blue light filtering?
Many people like it for screen comfort, but the best-supported ways to ease digital eye strain are regular breaks: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
What is the return policy?
The seller advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee on unused items, less shipping and handling. Review the current terms on the seller's site before you buy.