Perhaps you’ve recently found that your eyes struggle to focus on the things closer to you and you are needing to hold a book further away to read it. If any of this resonates, you may - like most people when they reach the age of around 40 - have developed long sightedness (commonly referred to as presbyopia). It may therefore be time to consider investing in a pair of Reading Glasses. But where do you start? We’re here to help!

You might be worried that Reading Glasses won’t match your personal style - we’re here to ease that worry. With hundreds of styles to choose from, whether you’re interested in our totally tortoiseshell readers or our oval oversized frames, you’re sure to find a style that you’ll love at Goodlookers.

At Goodlookers, we’re on hand to help you choose reading glasses that suit your face. Take the strain out of selecting your perfect reading glasses by checking out our blog on Which Readers Suit My Face. This blog dives into more detail on choosing the Men’s or Women’s Reading Glasses which are the best fit for you.

If you want to find out more about choosing the perfect pair of readers, this blog has you covered!

What are reading glasses, and how do they work?

Unlike prescription glasses, our ready readers are dispatched the same or next working day! They come in set strengths designed to match the most common needs for those requiring reading glasses. They range from +1.00 to +3.50. Reading glasses work as magnifiers, helping your ability to read things with a finer print. For instance, when reading a restaurant menu or newspaper.

At Goodlookers, we pride ourselves on designing high-quality, durable reading glasses right here in the UK. Our men’s and women’s reading glasses come in a wide range of playful, trendy styles, perfect to bring together your outfit, while being equal parts practical and fashionable.

How do I know if I need reading glasses? 

As we age, our eyes sometimes need a bit of a helping hand when it comes to reading, whether you’re reading your favourite book or are torn between what to choose from the menu in a restaurant. 

The most common age at which people first discover they need a pair of reading glasses is between 40 & 45. If you’re finding that things like menus, books and computer screens are harder to read, it might be time to explore reading glasses as a solution. A typical sign of needing reading glasses is needing to hold small text further away to read it clearly, which can mean you’re holding a book at arm's length to see it. 

Not sure which strength you need? We’ve got you covered with a convenient reading chart that you can print and use at home. 

View our handy reading chart here.

 If you’re still uncertain, it’s best to check with your optician for guidance.

It’s worth keeping in mind that needing reading glasses is very common as we age. Fortunately, at Goodlookers, we have lots of choices for you to explore, so you don’t have to compromise your personal style.

Which reading glasses should I get? 

Once you know the reading glasses strength you need, that’s where Goodlookers come in!

Our reading glasses are available in reading powers +1.0, +1.5, +2.0, +2.5, +3.0 and +3.5. The technical name for the unit of strength is diopters (but that’s for us to worry about!). Think of this as the level that they’re magnifying to, with +1.0 being a mild magnification, and +3.50 being stronger. Our handy reading chart can help with figuring out which strength you’d need.

What are the different types of Reading Glasses?

Reading glasses come in a variety of shapes and sizes to address different vision needs and preferences. We’ve broken down the options on offer at Goodlookers below.

Men’s & Women’s Reading Glasses

At Goodlookers, we offer hundreds of styles of men’s and women’s reading glasses, making it easier than ever to find your perfect match. 

Whatever your style, you can never go wrong with a classic tortoiseshell frame, like our Kai Readers. Perhaps, though, you’re looking to make a statement! That’s where our oversized reading glasses come in, like our marvellous Maddie readers; with their oversized cat’s eye frame, they’re going to turn heads for all the right reasons!

Many of our reading glasses are unisex and can work on the majority of face shapes. So, regardless of your preference on the style of readers, shape or colour, you can find your faves. 

Multi-Focus Reading Glasses. 

Multi-focus reading glasses are a type of reading glasses that feature progressive lenses that incorporate three different optical strengths: the upper part for interacting, the middle for computer screens and the lower part for reading. These types of glasses are ideal for people who often switch between different tasks and find switching glasses frustrating. Explore these here.

Blue Light Reading Glasses

As is increasingly common, more of us spend time looking at mobile phone or computer screens. These screens give off ‘blue light,’ which has been known to disrupt sleeping patterns and potentially damage your eyes in the long term.

Goodlookers' collection of blue light reading glasses is perfect for people who spend time using reading glasses to work on computers, and often use their mobile phone or tablet. You can explore our blue light reading glasses here.

Our innovative lenses filter out 30% of the harmful blue light emitted from these device displays, and provide a gentler experience in front of the screen. Our blue light reading glasses come in a variety of styles, colours and strengths. 

We also offer non-prescription blue light glasses for you and the rest of the family, including kids' blue light glasses. This way, the whole family can protect their eyes, no matter whether they need reading glasses or not. Explore our full range of blue light glasses here.

 Reading Sunglasses

Our range of reading sunglasses is the perfect choice for the jetsetters amongst you - whether you’re lounging by the pool or enjoying a cruise around the Mediterranean (sounds dreamy to us), our reading sunglasses make enjoying your favourite book in the sun easier. All of our reading sunglasses come with UV400 protection built in, so you can kick back while protecting your eyes against UV rays. 

Goodlookers’ reading sunglasses for ladies and gentlemen are perfect to keep you looking great, no matter what the conditions outside. With 100s of styles to choose from, you’re in safe hands with our eyewear experts. 

Shop our full range of reading sunglasses here.

How to find the right reading glasses for you.

The world of reading glasses might seem a bit daunting at first - that’s where we come in. At Goodlookers, we’re experts in helping you choose the perfect pair of readers, so that you can enjoy reading whilst looking good! From trendy everyday reading glasses, blue light readers, to reading sunglasses, there’s something to suit every need at Goodlookers.

We started Goodlookers because we saw an opportunity to bring more personality to reading glasses. Most options out there were either too plain or pricey designer styles, leaving little in between. So we set out to create affordable, dependable reading glasses that look great.

Why not explore our broad range of men’s and women’s reading glasses? Whether you’re looking for a chic cat’s eye frame or authentic aviator readers, you will find a style of reading glasses that fits effortlessly into your look at Goodlookers! If you need a helping hand picking the right reading glasses for you, reach out to our responsive and helpful customer service team, and we can get you lookin’ good in your new readers!