Reading Glasses
23 styles · from £19.99 · free UK shipping
Reading Glasses — the short version
Reading glasses from Eyeconic Direct cover every strength from +1.00 to +4.00, in full-frame, half-frame and folding styles. Whether you need your first pair for small print or a spare for the kitchen drawer, every pair here is prescription-strength and ships free across the UK.
Not sure which strength to choose? A simple rule of thumb: most people in their early forties start around +1.00, adding roughly +0.25 to +0.50 every five years or so. If you already own readers you like, matching that strength is the safest bet — and if the strength turns out to be wrong, our 30-day refund policy has you covered.
This is the widest reading range we stock. Full-frame readers suit all-day wear at a desk; half-frame styles sit lower on the nose so you can glance over the top; folding pairs live in a pocket or glovebox. Prices start at £19.99, and every order includes free UK delivery.
What they are
Single-vision magnifying lenses for close work — reading, phones, labels, sewing and screens at arm's length. Prescription-strength quality, ready to wear.
Who they suit
Anyone whose near vision has started to drift — usually from the mid-forties onwards — or existing wearers who want spares for home, work and travel.
Which strength to pick
+1.00 to +1.50 for most first-time wearers, +1.50 to +2.50 for the mid-fifties, +2.50 to +4.00 for finer print closer in. Match your current pair if you already have one.
Frame styles
Full-frame for all-day wear, half-frame to look over the top for distance, and folding value-packs from £19.99 for drawers, cars and coat pockets.
Delivery and returns
Free UK delivery and a 30-day refund policy. Wrong strength or fit? Send them back within 30 days for a full refund.
Reading Glasses — questions people ask
What strength reading glasses do I need?
Most people aged 40-45 start with +1.00 or +1.50, moving up roughly +0.25 to +0.50 every five years. If text is clear at 30-40 cm but blurry closer in, start low. If you already own readers that work, simply reorder the same strength.
Are cheap reading glasses bad for your eyes?
No — off-the-shelf readers do not damage your eyesight. They simply magnify. The real risk is wearing the wrong strength and getting eye strain or headaches, which is why we offer a 30-day refund if the strength is not right.
Can I use reading glasses for computer work?
Only if your screen sits at reading distance. Computer monitors are usually further away, so purpose-made computer glasses with intermediate focus are more comfortable for long desk sessions.
How long should a pair last?
Typically two to three years of daily use. Most people replace them sooner because their prescription drifts rather than because the glasses wear out — and as magnification needs creep up, it is worth rechecking your strength every couple of years.
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Free UK delivery and a 30-day refund policy on every pair from Eyeconic Direct.