reading glasses

Reported

I have 2 pair of varifocals for general use, BOGOF from the optician.
2 pair of prescription reading glasses also BOGOF, because varifocals aren't great for susained reading.
I also have a pair of prescription glasses especially for the main computer with monitor - because the reading/varifocals don't work well with the distance to the monitor.

Then.... there are cheapo glasses lying around in kitchen, bottom of handbag, for reading in bed etc.

And I don't take prescription specs on holiday....they are too expensive to misplace.

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I've thought for a long time that the specs; industry is often a racket - ie opticians prescribe fancy expensive specs when they aren't needed.
Even glasses for driving - mine cost 150€ and they're rubbish, I only got them at husband's insistence because I drove badly during a long distance trip - I was tired!
I've worn reading glasses since I was 40, now have 250 strength which I buy at the opticians for 15€ (about £12.)

I have just been to Specsavers for some reading glasses. I'm not really bothered what they really look like but I've ordered a pair for £39 which I think is great value. £29 for the frame and lens and the extra £10 as I would like the lens shaved a bit thinner.

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OLD THREAD 11 years old.

I used reading glasses for a while but got fed up with taking them on and off, sitting on them, loosing them, so went to Specsavers and got bifocals, now wear them all the time. To hell with vanity, now I can read and do close up work without hassle.

ELEVEN YEAR OLD THREAD!!

I buy ready readers from Amazon. I asked my optician if they were detremental, her reply was " if they do the job then there is no problem , I wear them myself " She even advised me what strength to order! They are cheap and colourful, I don't have to worry about losing them or sitting on them! - have a pair in each room .

Thanks Georgesgran !

I’ve worn reading glasses for ages, and recently have bought some online (where the selection is better). They’re fine, and the multipack means there’s always another pair handy if I’ve temporarily mislaid some.

Shelflife

I buy ready readers from Amazon. I asked my optician if they were detremental, her reply was " if they do the job then there is no problem , I wear them myself " She even advised me what strength to order! They are cheap and colourful, I don't have to worry about losing them or sitting on them! - have a pair in each room .

I THINK THE OP MIGHT ( JUST MIGHT) HAVE SORTED THE PROBLEM BY NOW.
POSTED 11 YEARS AGO.