Reading Glasses

Reading glasses are eyewear with magnifying lenses designed to correct near vision. They help you focus on close-up tasks like reading, screen work, needlework, and detail work by compensating for the natural age-related loss of close focus that begins around age 40. Reading glasses are available with or without a prescription, in strengths from +0.50 to +3.50 depending on how much magnification you need.

Reading glasses typically range from +0.50 for slight magnification to +3.50 for the strongest reader lenses. Most first-time readers in their early 40s start at +1.00 to +1.25, with strength typically increasing every 5 to 10 years as near vision changes. If you already have a reading prescription, use the strength your eye doctor recommended. If you don't, the safest first step is a quick appointment with your optometrist to confirm the right strength for you.

No. Non-prescription reading glasses are available across the Kraywoods reading collection, and no prescription is required as long as you know your reading strength (from +0.50 to +3.50). If you have a reading prescription from your eye doctor, you can also order prescription reading lenses tailored to your script, with our certified in-house optician reviewing every prescription order before production.

Yes. Every Kraywoods reading glasses frame can be made with prescription reading lenses tailored to your specific script, including single vision reading and progressive reading options. HD lenses and free anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings are included in every pair, and every prescription is reviewed by our certified in-house optician before production. Build your prescription through our prescription lens guide.

Yes. Blue light filtering can be added to your reading lenses, whether you choose non-prescription or prescription readers. Blue light reading glasses are especially useful for screen-heavy work — the reading magnification handles close focus while the blue light filter reduces screen glare and helps limit evening exposure that can interfere with sleep. For more on blue light lenses, see our blue light glasses collection.

Cheap drugstore readers typically use printed acrylic frames, standard uncoated lenses, and the same strength in both eyes regardless of your actual needs. Premium reading glasses use real materials (wood, acetate, metal), HD lenses with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings, and can be built to your exact prescription with different strengths per eye if needed. The result is clearer, more comfortable reading and frames that last years rather than months.

Yes. Wooden reading glasses are a signature Kraywoods style, available in sustainably sourced walnut, ebony, zebrawood, teak, rosewood, burl wood, and sandalwood — often blended with bio-acetate or eco-conscious metal at the hinges and bridge for added strength. Wooden readers are lightweight on the bridge and carry unique grain in every pair. For the full wood range, see our wooden glasses frames collection.

Reading lenses themselves are the same regardless of gender, but frame styles and sizes vary. Kraywoods reading glasses come in frame widths and silhouettes that suit different face shapes and personal styles, from bolder rectangular and browline frames often preferred by men to softer cat-eye and round shapes often preferred by women. All frames are available with the full +0.50 to +3.50 reading strength range.

Reading glasses can help with close-up computer tasks, but computer screens typically sit farther away than reading distance (about 20-26 inches vs 14-16 inches for reading). If you spend most of your day at a computer, consider blue light reading glasses to reduce screen glare, or anti-fatigue lenses which provide slight magnification across intermediate distances. For heavy screen users, our blue light glasses collection offers dedicated screen-focused options.

A good pair of reading glasses typically costs between $50 and $200 for premium materials and quality lenses. At Kraywoods, non-prescription reading lenses are included at no extra charge with every frame — you only pay for the frame itself. If you want blue light filtering added to your reading lenses, it can be selected during lens customization for a small add-on cost. Kraywoods reading glasses are priced for premium materials (wood, acetate, metal), HD lenses, and free anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings — with prescription reading available at the same premium standard.

Yes, you can make a vision insurance claim when you buy prescription reading glasses online. If you wish to obtain a receipt to submit an insurance claim, please contact us at customercare@kraywoods.com and we'll be happy to assist you!

Yes, you can use your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to purchase prescription reading glasses, including reading lenses. Non-prescription reading glasses may or may not be eligible depending on your specific plan — check with your provider before purchase.

Yes. Kraywoods offers hassle-free returns and exchanges on every pair within 14 days of delivery. Prescription reading frames are custom-made to your prescription by our certified in-house optician, so if the fit, comfort, or vision isn't right, reach out to customercare@kraywoods.com and we will make it right.

Use the microfiber cloth and hard case that come with every Kraywoods order. Wipe lenses with a mild lens cleaner or warm water, and avoid alcohol, ammonia, or abrasive cloths, which can damage lens coatings. Store frames in their case when not in use to protect them from scratches, and keep them away from prolonged direct heat, which can warp wood or acetate frames over time.

Kraywoods is a Canadian sustainable eyewear brand offering reading glasses with HD lenses and free premium coatings included in every pair — no upcharge, no surprise add-ons. Non-prescription reading lenses are available in strengths from +0.50 to +3.50, and prescription reading options are reviewed by our certified in-house optician. Pay with HSA/FSA or split your purchase with Sezzle. Free worldwide shipping, hassle-free 14-day returns, and a 12-month warranty back every order.