Great reading sunglasses
If you’re an avid reader, there are two situations you face with regards to reading. One is when you need light where it’s dim, and the other is when you need shade where there’s too much light. You simply cannot stop reading what come may, therefore, there are reading night lights and reading desk lamps for your reading convenience at night-time, and there are reading sunglasses for the day-time. Yes, you read that right, there are reading sunglasses to protect your eyes from the harsh glare of the sun! Why not just go for the regular shades you ask?
Buying guide
We will be discussing exactly why you should consider buying reading sunglasses rather than sticking to the regular ones. Below are some important features to keep in mind while searching for the best sunglasses for reading:
Eyesight
The whole point of good reading sunglasses is to provide protection to your eyes from the sun, all the while making sure you don’t need to wear prescription lenses behind them. Did you reading sunglasses have magnification strengths? If you are bifocal, meaning when you read, you need focus for the near sight, however, when you look up, your vision is back to normal or vice versa. This is where the bifocal sunglasses play a role. Your reading sunglasses should have a bifocal lens with two focal lengths, one for the distant vision and one for the near vision.
However, if you have prescription glasses and you’re not bifocal, you can simply go for the full frame prescription. If you have perfect eyesight and love to read, there’s reading sunglasses for you as well!
Style
When it comes to sunglasses, we can be picky for the latest trend, something different, and something stylish. There is no rule with sunglasses and the primary desire when you wear them is to look your best! We wear sunglasses outdoors and want them to complement our features. There are different styles available from the classic aviators, cat eyes, club master, wayfarer, round, and more.
Color
Sunglasses these days come in different colors, and they are no longer limited to the dark black shades we are used to seeing. Nowadays you will find sunglasses in any color of your choice, along with different colored frames!
Quality
We have discussed the eyesight, style, and color for your sunglasses, and there remains nothing else except for the quality. When it comes to eyewear, you must make sure that the quality is excellent and lasts long. A good quality product will serve the purpose without further damaging your eyes. Therefore it is very important that you select the best quality for your eyes. Simply opting for regular sunglasses off the shelf can do your eyes more harm than you can imagine. A simple reading sunglass will have different types of coating on its frame to ease your reading journey, i.e., polarized, UV protected, magnifiers, anti-reflective, anti-fog, and more!
Here are some models you might want to consider if you're in the market for something worth the investment.
Aviators are the most classic style of sunglasses out there. They look amazing on almost everyone, and better yet when they come with four different magnification strengths, and eye caring features, they are even more worth the buy. This aviator comes in 3 colors, gold, pewter, and pewter-brown.
The lens is polarized and designed especially for bifocal readers. It comes with a UV 400 protection and is made of good quality. The lens is also optically decentered to ensure sharp and clear vision. With these sunglasses, you can easily read without having to switch to regular glasses.
Apart from outdoor reading, these sunglasses can be used for any outdoor activity like fishing, driving, outdoor sports, and such related activities. The UV protection coating on the lens saves your eyes from the harsh glare of the sun without compromising the clarity of your vision. One thing with bifocal lenses is that they have a fine line dividing the lens however with this particular aviator, the lines are there but barely visible.
This unisex, full rim frame, nylon sunglasses come in 2 colors, dark tortoise, and shiny black. It has an anti-reflective coating. An excellent feature of these sunglasses is that the lens is oleophobic and hydrophobic meaning the lens will repel any marks from fingers and water stains. The lens also has anti-fog treatment which makes it a must-buy product! The nylon frame is durable, lightweight and flexible. The nose pads are designed with comfort in mind and are firmly fixed in place without causing marks on the nose bridge. These sunglasses are perfect for those with thin and medium face structures.
If you have a wider face structure, these may be a little on the tight side. The tint on the glasses is comfortable, and you won’t have to squint your eyes, the quality lens makes it easy to read and gives a clear vision without eye strain. The price is quite reasonable for reading sunglasses with so many features. This super stylish reading sunglass is a great gifting option too.
This 4.5 star rated classic wayfarer sunglasses by In Style Eyes, come in 3 different colors, black, blue, and light purple. These are full-reader sunglasses with different magnification strengths. If you are not too sure which magnification strength suits your needs, you can always check with your doctor. These sunglasses are designed for the readers who are not bifocal. However, anyone can use them. The lens is shaded, darker on the top and gets lighter gradually till the bottom. The lens width is 52 millimeters and is UV 400 protected.
This product is accompanied with a case and cleaning cloth. The spring tension earpieces make for a comfortable wear, so you won’t feel pain at the back of your ear when the shades are on for too long.
You can now relax while driving, at the poolside, beach, or at a park and read your favorite books while looking stylish. If you are bifocal and not comfortable with it, you can switch to these full-readers and notice the difference!
