Distance up top, Near Down low. That is the basics of bifocal eyeglasses. We have all heard the story of how Ben Franklin combined two lenses to create the first pair of bifocals. And today they are widely used in sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses and regular reading glasses.

The upper portion of the lens is clear, the lower portion provides the reading power. Retro all the way! This is a great vintage look of a classic style in eyewear.

This is an example of a regular pair of bifocal glasses with clear lenses. This pair has plano on the top half and a reading add on the lower portion of the lens.  This style is perfect for meetings as you do not have to keep putting on and taking off your glasses as you switch focus from your notes to the other people in the meeting.

The Sport SX Sunreader is a stylish frame made with unparallel craftsmanship. This bifocal sunglass is made out of extremely durable TR-90 surgical material.

For a more sporty and versatile style, bifocal sunglasses are perfect for boating or just relaxing with a book outside.  Just like the indoor variety, these readers allow you to look through the bottom half of the lens for enhanced near vision. While the upper lens is a regular sunglass lens that allows you see with your normal distance vision.

Small, Medium, or Large?

Eyewear is not often labeled in such a manner. After all, there is more to them than how big they are. Nose width, temple length, lens height, blah, blah, blah.. measurements can go on and on. And they rightfully should when you are getting a custom pair of eyeglasses.

But reading glasses are different. Most people comfortably wear readers that “mostly” fit. If you want to spend $600 on a custom fit pair, more power to you. But if you are like most people and just want a pair that is comfortable and you like how they look. (and oh yeah, they should help you see small things better too) then the “small, medium, large” sizing works like a charm.

Big Head Bob Reading Glasses for "large" heads

So, what size is your head? – Let’s keep this simple, do you need small, medium, or large reading glasses? Whatever your size, find a perfect pair of reading glasses. Once you have a pair that works for you, measure how wide they are. Then keep your next pair close to the same width and they should fit just like the others.

If you don’t know if your head is small, large, or just right. Ask a friend, I’m sure they will be honest with you…

A more petite reading glass for smaller faces

Sight Station Reading Glasses

Sight Station™, based in the UK, creates a wide range of fashion readers, from classic and understated reading glasses to stunning fashion reading glasses. Sight Station believes that fashionable readers should be for everyone so they offer an exclusive range of trendsetting readers, for men and women, at eye-catching prices.

There are many fine designers of eyewear that will keep you looking great at a value price.  The latest styles of reading glasses online are awaiting you. With readers it is fun to try new styles and change your look. So have fun with your glasses and enjoy the variety.

We are sorry to say the slender eyes are no longer here. They were a great pair of readers that we loved so much. Alas, all good things must eventually come to an end. Is there an upside to all this? You bet there is. You can still find a great selection of slim, folding and compact reading glasses from a wide variety of eyewear designers.

Looking for a slender eyes replacement?

May we suggest the pocket eyes:

Orange Reading Glasses

Orange you glad these aren’t green? Orange has been a tough color to find in the eyeglass industry. There are a few nice styles out there, but all in all the focus of color has lended itself towards red, blue, and pink. Here is a nice pair of orange readers we think you will like.

Clic Reading Glasses

Revolutionizing the eyewear market are the Clic reading glasses. Helping those who use readers only occasionally or occupationally, and then keep forgetting where they have placed them.

Clic Readers are the latest in a series of designer eyewear. With an adjustable head-strap and a bridge held together by a magnet, Clic provides the most comfortable fit and the most elegant solution for misplaced eyeglasses. With the number of celebrities endorsing Clic increasing everyday, this is one idea that is here to stay.

Be prepared, you will get lots of comments from people saying “Oh, you just broke your glasses” as you take them off. Show off the clic magnetic front, and see your friends worry about broken eyeglasses turn into a “Oh, that is so cool! Where did you get those?”

For your convience, here is a list of all available clic reading glasses and where you can buy them online. The images are will take you to a trusted online source where you can get your very own pair.

Clic Long (XXL) Reading Glasses

Half Frame Clic Reading Glasses

Tortoise Sun Clic Reading Glasses

Blue Clic Reading Glasses

Clear Clic Reading Glasses

Tortoise Clic Reading Glasses

Long Clic Reading Glasses (Large)

Clic Reading Glasses Red

Clic Classic Reading Glasses

All Clics have a magnetic nose bridge that easily clips away or together. There is no other reader out there like these.

Purple Reading Glasses

Visualites reading glasses are made comfortable flex plastic with a rimless frame. Advanced fastening ensures they will last a long time and they come with their very own coordinating tube case.  The high tech yet wisely priced readers are rimless for style, yet are made up of optical quality plastics for durability. As if the fun color and style weren’t enough, the lenses are also flash mirror coated.

Purple and green go together perfectly in this pinstripe combo.  flexible hinges add comfort and frame durability. The frame has a rimless bottom for added visual comfort during long reads. Comfortable, classy and fun.

A Fine Selection Of Red Reading Glasses

Red Clic Reading Glasses

Red Hot reading glass styles brought to you by EasyReadingGlasses.com

First up in our list of red readers is the ever popular red clic reading glasses. If you have not heard of clic readers before, they are the most convenient and functional readers around. With a magnetic nose bridge and comfortable neck band, you simple clic them on when you want to see up close. And un-clic to let them hang when you don’t need them.

Flame Red Gel Reading Glasses

Another favorite to so many is the red gel reading glasses by Scojo New York (color style shown is flame red). This frame is constructed of memory plastic and comes with a coordinated, sleek clam-shell style case. Very light weight and extremely comfortable.

Luxurious

Live in the lap of luxury with these top quality reading glasses. But don’t worry, even though they are luxurious, they are not expensive. (They just look like they are…)

Pearl Street Reading Glasses By Scojo. Availble in 3 color combinations. Click For More Information.

Orchid Reading Glasses by Seeqa. Availble in multiple colors, click for more information.

The Beat Reading Glasses by ReaderWear, shown in grey. Also available in black. Click image for more information.

Reading glass designers know the constant “on and off” that reading glasses have to endure so they must be more durable than a regular eyeglass frame. The frames must be designed not only to endure excessive flexing of the hinges, but they must look good as well. Otherwise, who would wear them? Lucky for us, quality reading glasses are made better then some prescription eyewear and at a fraction of the cost. Living in luxury with reading glasses does not have to cost a lot, you just have to be smart about what you get.