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Reading glasses have been a part of my life for what seems like forever! I have always had
According to what I have read, through no fault of my own, everyone over the age of 40 has this issue. A clouding over your eyes lens called presbyopia – farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring typically in middle and old age.
Slowly but surely things became more and more difficult to make out. So, of course, I ran to my local drugstore and picked up some inexpensive readers. O
Slowly but surely, I had to go up in strength. I was fighting it every step of the way but still buying multiple pairs. One little trick is to adjust your computer’s zoom to 125%!
I would pick up multiple packs of readers at
From lenses that easily scratched, or I could not see that well, frames that snapped, to sizes that never quite fit right or seemed to be small enough to fit a child’s head. You really did not have the option to try them and it was a
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Then Came the Headaches
After I started to blog, I noticed that I was on the computer way longer than I was when I was working. There were nights where I would be up until 2 AM writing or reading other blogs. Just dealing with the business side of blogging and being new at it kept me on the computer often late into the night. I would have irritation before when I was working. See here how leaving my job was the best thing for my health! But nothing like these headaches happened at work. The eye strain was terrible!
You see there is a big difference in the reading glasses that are on the market today. I started to notice the headaches and achy eyes from late nights working on the computer. Dread is the word I would use when putting on my glasses, knowing that it would not be long before a headache would set in.
Then I Got An Email….
Readers.com had sent me an email offering me some glasses as a sample, and if I liked them, they would give my followers a discount! The discount code will be at the end of the article for you!
Sure, I would try them. They told me to go to the website and check out what they had to offer. I chose 7 different pairs. I tried to order a wide variety to try out the different types of glasses.
If I was going to write about this, I wanted to know about every type of glasses offered. I wanted to make sure the quality was there for my followers.
I Had No Idea You Could Get So Many Different Types of Reading Glasses!
It was shocking. I had never done research on reading glasses. They have bifocals? Transitions? They block blue light? Reading glasses specifically for computer work? It seemed too good to be true because I had no idea any of these options even existed!
As I had promised I sent over an order for my 7 pairs. I won’t list them all here. But I will tell you my favorites later. Within days a small box arrived with all 7 pairs of reading glasses. I am actually pretty excited to try them all out!
After receiving the box, and I try the bifocal. Not something I could ever get from the “fashion” brands at the big-box discount stores. After putting them on, it was a little trippy at first. I thought for sure these would be my favorite. They will work for a lot of people. But for me, they were not good because now, 10 years later, I needed the readers also to be able to see further. Like traffic and road signs! I need the fully magnified lens!
On to the next ones. I put all the bifocals back in the box and pull out the others. I am trying several pairs throughout the day. Now mind you, I ordered the same strength I was already using. The ones from Readers.com were much clearer, though. I double-checked. Yes, they were the same strength, yet I could see much better.
The Versailles
After a couple of days, I realized, no more headaches! You see, I had no idea it was from my reading glasses, mind you. I thought it was the long hours. So here I am at 11:50 PM and my eyes feel the same as when I woke up. I have NO HEADACHE! Once a week, I probably read 40 blogs in a day. NO HEADACHE! Wow! I am so thrilled! These must be Every Friday I have lunch with my friend, Alex. I meet her and I am running a few minutes seriously late and I ran up to the table outside where we sit. She asks, “Are your reading glasses tinted? Those are really cute!” I just shook my head no and looked at her like she was crazy. She said, “Those are tinted. I don’t know what to tell you.” You see, I always wear my Gucci polarized sunglasses or my Costa Sunglasses. Always! I have really light blue eyes and walking outside in the sun without them kills my eyes. Living in Florida, I have to have high-quality sun protection to drive. Well, I guess I never noticed when I ran out the door that I still had the readers on and forgot to put on my sunglasses because well basically I did not need them. These must be the Photochromic reading glasses! I had completely forgotten and never even noticed I did not need my sunglasses. Check out The Amos” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener” aria-label=” (opens in a new tab)”>Amos Then there are these little gems. One thing that readers usually do is the earpiece presses into the side of my head. Actually, I have an indentation on the sides of my head, behind my ear, from wearing readers for so many years. Or if they are a heavier pair, they slide down my nose from the weight. So I love these! They are so lightweight and flexible, and it does not even feel like I am wearing anything! Honestly, I do not get headaches with any of the readers I ordered from Readers.com. The best part, they are 100% guaranteed to make you happy. They have measurements, so you get the perfect fit. Free shipping on orders over $30.00! You can shop by frame style or shape, lens style or strength, men’s or women’s. The customer service is excellent. I see where they respond to every negative review and offer to make it right. No matter what. I love this! They call it their Happiness Guarantee! If you order be sure to use our discount code. It is a little more of a discount than the site is offering at the time I am writing this. All you have to do is use the code TRICIA20 and you will get 20% off your entire order! These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any product(s) on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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88 responses to “Are Reading Glasses Hurting My Eyes? What You Need To Know!”
Whoa! I had no idea there were all these types of reading glasses! Thanks for the 411.
My mom had magnifying glasses stashed in every side table in her house – I guess in lieu of reading glasses.
I’m excited that, when I had my cataracts removed, they fixed me up with monovision – so one eye is for near, and one is for distance. Love it!
That is funny. I have both the magnifying glass AND reading glasses.
Such an important post as reading glasses are not created equal. Some were giving me headaches and hurting my eyes. I love readers.com. Especially love their reading sunglasses and blue light reading glasses.
Yes! I can not wait to try the blue light glasses too!
Thanks for sharing this great info about reading glasses. My hubby gets the super cheap ones all the time because he loses them and breaks them constantly. I’ll share this with him.
I am the same way! I think everyone over 50 is! Lol
I’m starting to use reading glasses sometimes so I enjoyed this article. I will keep this in mind as an option for reading glasses should I start to get headaches!
I am so glad to hear! Happy reading!
Those are super cute glasses. It is crazy because my vision was pretty bad when I was young -2.00 then in my 20’s it improved to -.75. Now when I get older it is going to get bad again!
Such is life! I have heard of people’s vision getting better. I just don’t understand how that works!
Very interesting! The year I turned 40, my eyes did a complete shift, and I kept thinking my it was my reading glasses! I went from needing reading glasses (since I was 16), to now needing distance glasses (and have perfect up-close sight). Ugh! The time it took for my eyes to shift was awful! No glasses worked… I couldn’t see across the street… and I would get a pounding headache trying to decorate a cake that had fine details! Thank goodness it has all settled and I only need to wearing glasses for distance.
Wow! That is definitely scary. I wonder why that happened?
I didn’t realize there were so many types of reading glasses! Lots of good info here.
Thanks Alexis. The choices are endless!
Great read. I use readers all the time – never knew. Appreciate the information.
Thanks Beth!
This is a great article because I need new reading glasses. So many choices make it hard to choose. Thank you for the great tips!
My pleasure, Cynthia!
Fascinating article, Trish. I will say that, over the last year, my eyesight has been changing and I do need to get this checked. Thanks for giving me some things to think about.
Well, make sure you get quality! Blogging is hard on the eyes!
Great post! I’m in my mid 40s and have worn glasses for distance my whole life, but I’m thinking I finally need them to read as well. These sound great. I will take a look!
My best friend just had to do the same thing. She wears contact and then readers for reading.
I love those styles! Luckily I don’t need glasses but both of my parents use readers so it’s probably in my future.
Ugh, eye strain is the worst! I’ve had glasses/contacts since I was 12, and I can’t wait until I get corrective surgery. I am SO ready to be able to just open my eyes and see. All the same, those glasses options are REALLY nice!
I am glad I found them!
Love this post! Just started wearing glasses! Totally needed to read this! Thanks so much!
You will love it!
Gah! I’m turning 40 this year and I’m dreading the day when I need reading glasses. All of my friends say the same thing, yup as soon as I turned 40 I realized I needed them. The glasses you picked out a really fun!
Get ready!
I’ll have to check them out! My eyes need more than readers but I’m curious what styles they carry.
They have really strong levels! I was shocked they went that high!
This really takes reading glasses to a new level of fashion and versatility. I had no idea there was this top of product available.
I was excited!
Those are cute and options are key! I’m happy to say I don’t need them yet, thanks to lasik! Soon though!
Thanks, Carrie!
Oh my gosh! My husband has readers everywhere! I even find them in the lawn! These are really cute though!
Haha! They slip off your head constantly!
Great informative post. I wear progressive contacts, but sometimes still need the readers when reading small print (books or papers). I never thought about the quality difference. I’ll have to check them out!
Neither had I! I am glad they contacted me!
I’ve wondered if my reading glasses were causing headaches. I don’t need them for computer work. Just reading. But I’ve been getting headaches lately if I wear them for very long. Thanks for the info about this company!
Glad I could help Cindy!
I am that turning point right now where I have permanent need for glasses, but when reading my computer screen I could take them off and use readers. Gotta start looking into these for sure.
Great! Let me know how they work Jackie!
Love the Amos style, super fun. Who knew there we so many variables with readers!
Right? They clearly made it easy to get what you need! No pun intended! lol
I love my new glasses from readers.com. They are great quality and very fashionable! Thank you for the recommendation Tricia!
You are very welcome Alex!
Such a great article! Never crossed my mind before.
Thank you, Lisa!
Great read! I had no idea. Definitely sharing with my husband! He has been wearing readers for years!
Thanks, Michele!
This is great, thanks! I am on the cusp of needing reading glasses, so this is super helpful!!!
Awesome, Cameron!
I love these glasses, they’re such a great option for those of us that have to wear readers all the time! I think my favorites are the Cerise style, thank you! 🙂
I love those too, Angela! Thank you!
Such a great review! I’ll be back to order!
Awesome, Leigh! All you have to remember is the code TRICIA20!
This is a great article. So much new information that I didn’t know.
Glad I could help, Jessica!
I am dealing with very similar issues with my eyes! It’s actually been a topic of discussion at my house… how much they’ve changed so quickly. Great post! Thanks!
I am glad it was helpful, Jen!
I’m going to have to tell my mom about this! She is in the same shoes you are in. She had perfect vision for a while, but since she sits at her computer most of the day for her job, her eyes haven’t been the same. I’m sure she’ll be willing to try this if it will give her eyes some relief!
They are very helpful! Thank you for sharing!
OMG! I always had a problem with headaches. And I always knew that it comes from my glasses. This is so amazing to know that there are glasses our there that help with this issue. Gonna definitely try them out. Thank you
Awesome, Anna! Let me know how it goes!
Your article makes me wonder if it is the increased computer time from blogging that is giving me an increase in headaches. I wear regular glasses, but I usually end up taking them off to give me eyes a break. Glad you found something that works for you!
I never really thought about reading glasses causing my headaches, bit I am going to check this out! Thanks!!
Let me know how it goes, Holly! I love them!
Great info for people who wear glasses! My husband and son do. They’re so expensive and I know my husband is miserable if he gets the wrong kind.
Yep!Thanks, Junell!
I didn’t realize that the readers you get at the store could actually make things worse.
I don’t think that they made my eyes worse. I am at the same strength. The poor quality caused headaches and eyestrain. I thought it was from the computer but it was definitely the readers.
Very informative article. My husband uses readers and has them everywhere, but can’t ever find them. I will check this out for him as he is always looking for his readers! And there are lots of fun style choices.
Tricia – Thanks for this article! I’ll have to bookmark it for that inevitable event in the very near future that I’ll have to give in and get myself a pair of reading glasses!!!
I think it’s almost time for me to get reading glasses.
Don’t get caught in a dark restaurant without them! Lol
Haha I started getting headaches too when I started blogging. I guess it’s the hazards of the job. Luckily I don’t have to have readers yet but I’m wearing my glasses for distance more and more as the distance is closing in.
Trish – Great article! I have worn glasses my whole life but have noticed that over the last 15 years my vision never changed but in the last 3 years it is getting progressively worse. My husband wears readers and has tons of glasses all over the house, car, my purse, etc. I’ll have him check out this site and see what he thinks
Thank you, Nikki! Can’t wait to see what he thinks!