Reading Glasses

What strength reading glasses do I need?

The right reading glasses strength should make up-close reading feel clear and comfortable. Not sure where to start? Take our Reader Strength Test - it takes about two minutes to help you find your best reader strength. Because squinting at the menu is no way to order dinner.

How do you know if you need reading glasses?

Menus getting harder to read? Holding your phone a little farther away than you used to? You might be ready for reading glasses. Needing a little extra help seeing things up close is a common part of getting older and often starts around age 40. Not sure if readers are right for you? Our Reader Strength Test can help you find your strength in just a couple of minutes.

Are reading glasses bad for your eyes?

No. Wearing readers does not weaken your eyes, make you dependent on them, or make your vision worse. As your close-up vision naturally changes with age, readers simply make it easier to see things up close. Less squinting, more seeing. We're fans.

How do I choose reading glasses?

Start with fit, find a shape you love, then choose your reading glasses strength. Your readers should sit comfortably without slipping, pinching, or feeling too tight - and the right frame shape is the one that makes you feel like you. Not sure about your reader strength? Our Reader Strength Test can help you find the right power in about two minutes. And, if you're still not sure, take our Style Quiz to narrow down your favorites.

Do I need different reading glasses for computer use?

Maybe - your computer screen usually sits farther away than a book or phone, so the reading glasses you love for close-up work may not feel quite right at your desk. Progressive readers can help you see clearly across multiple distances without the on-again, off-again routine. And, if screens are a big part of your day, you can add blue light lenses to any full lens reader or single vision prescription lens for a little extra screentime support.

Are eyebobs readers FSA or HSA eligible?

They sure are. eyebobs readers and prescription glasses are HSA/FSA eligible, so you can put those pre-tax dollars towards frames you'll actually want to wear. Just use your HSA or FSA card at checkout and consider those benefits well spent.

What is the strongest reading glasses strength you make?

We go up to +4.00 - because sometimes the fine print is really fine. eyebobs reading glasses come in a range of strengths to help you see the up-close stuff more clearly. Not sure which power is right for you? Our Reader Strength Test can help.