Night Owl Reading Lamp

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Fit: We looked closely at how well each frame aligned with our face’s width at our temples. Well fitting glasses had both of our eyes centered in the lenses and, barring stylishly oversized glasses, left our eyebrows visible above the frames. We also paid attention to how comfortably they sat above our cheeks, and how easily they rested on our nose and behind our ears without feeling tight or heavy. But overall, this is one of those situations where in-person shopping can be easier, solely for the fact that it allows you to actually try glasses on physically, and not just virtually. When trying on reading glasses, Bhavin Shah, MCOptom, a behavioral optometrist at Central Vision Opticians in London, England, says that it’s most important to ensure that the glasses fit properly at the bridge of the nose—meaning that they should fit comfortably and not slide down your nose. First, our editors and testers used screens as they normally would—without blue light glasses—for around four hours. We asked them to make note of any common eye strain symptoms, like headaches, dry or itchy eyes, and sensitivity to light. After that, they wore blue light glasses for around four hours, again making note of how their eyes felt. From there, we asked our testers to continue wearing their blue light glasses while using screens for one week, with the goal of noting any differences in eye health from the first day of use until the last. We also liked that this pair of glasses has a straight-arm style (rather than the arms that curve around the ear), which made them more comfortable when we wore them with headphones for extended periods of time.

For those who enjoy a more customized fit, you really can’t go wrong with the Warby Parker Esme Glasses. Not only do they look super luxe, but they are essentially made to fit your face, which is a real plus if you need a size or width that is outside of the norm. How tinted your glasses should be is something that can be assessed by your eye care provider, says Dr. Crews, but in general, people who may benefit from blue light glasses would be those who spend lots of time on screens and suffer from eye strain, headaches, light sensitivity, or insomnia.Ready-to-wear reading glasses (also known as ready readers), such as those sold by Tiger Specs, offer an excellent value way of correcting near vision issues caused by presbyopia. Because progressive lenses have multiple prescriptions built into the lens and a gradual change in prescription from the top to bottom, it is much easier to adapt to progressive lenses, Dr. Benner adds. Manufacturers have developed ways to maximize the usable visual portion of the lens and minimize the distortion in the lens. Sunlight contains many types of coloured light (including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet), each with a different wavelength and energy level. Combined, this spectrum of coloured light rays creates what we call ‘white light’ (or sunlight). Progressives are especially beneficial for those with presbyopia, a common age-related vision issue. You should consider progressives if you want to buy prescription readers and do not like the cosmetics or functionality of lined bifocals, Dr. Eichenbaum says.

In short, reading glasses should be used as much as is needed for adults over 40, Dr. Bert says. Although you may feel that using reading glasses will make your eyes lazy, the process and progression of presbyopia will happen regardless of whether you use reading glasses or not. So make yourself comfortable and avoid unnecessary eye strain. Prices for reading glasses can vary based on factors like brand, quality, and features. While there are affordable options available, investing in good quality reading glasses ensures better comfort and longevity, Dr. Hogue says.

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David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, director of research for Retina Vitreous Associates and member of the American Society of Retina Specialists Progressive glasses have evolved to offer the same three ranges of vision that trifocal lenses do, but are blended without lines separating each focal distance.

Colour temperature is measured on the Kelvin scale (K), a numerical scale where warm/yellow light is in the lower numbers and white/blue light is in the higher numbers. Not only are these ModFans Reading Glasses smaller with a slimmer frame, the glass is very clear and our eyes easily adjusted at various distances from the objects we were focusing on. They also sit comfortably behind the ears so even after wearing them for a long time, we experienced no discomfort or aches. And because these glasses do not have nose pieces, we were able to move them up and down without any issue. Comfort: When your glasses aren’t comfortable, you’re less likely to wear them and see clearly. Glasses that were so comfortable we forgot we were wearing them scored the highest. We focused on whether they slid down our noses, pinched at our temples or were generally too large or too small. We also took note of any red marks they may have left behind after wearing them for an extended period of time.

Your glasses should fit snugly on your face—not too tightly and not too loosely. You should be able to move your head from side to side without them falling off or putting pressure on your ears or nose. If you’re considering a pair of blue light glasses, you may want to make sure the lenses also include an anti-glare or anti-reflective coating—otherwise, you may find your headaches or digital eye strain continues to persist. While most of us might use this light to read on the sofa, in bed, or on public transport, you could think out of the box and take this on a dog walk, an evening jog, or to focus better on DIY and craft projects that need illuminating. The light comes in three colours and has a built-in lithium battery that’s recharged via a provided USB cable. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach full charge, and then should last for 16 hours at normal brightness or 6.8 hours at the highest brightness level.

Varifocal lenses are another option, especially if you are over 40 and have noticed that your eyesight at all distances is beginning to worsen. Varifocal lenses seamlessly transition between viewing close up, far away and everything in between, making them ideal if you have different prescriptions for distance vision, using a digital device or reading. Unlike traditional varifocals, however, our SuperDigital lenses have been designed with digital screens in mind. The near zone even caters for the closer, higher position we hold our mobile phone, and they also include our UltraClear SuperClean help to reduce the effects of screen glare. Our passion for authentic Scandinavian design inspires us to go beyond and unite new trends with classic styles. True craftsmanship is expressed throughout our range of timeless Danish designed reading glasses, tinted sunglasses and of course our tech-savvy blue light collection. And in case you’re wondering, all our sunglasses and blue light glasses are available as standard pairs or with +1 to +2.5 strength. Indulge in classic Danish designs materialised through round and iconic shapes to contemporary twists of square and rectangular frames that bridge glamour and comfort. If you are a fan of aviator glasses but prefer the simplicity of clear frames, you’ll like the Zeelook Readers Chic Aviator Style readers. Not only are the clear frames complementary for any hair color and skin tone, but they also do not distract from your facial features. Plus, we found that they look great on Zoom calls. That doesn’t mean they don’t work at all, just that studies haven’t proven these claims yet. It also means that you, personally, may rave about how well blue light glasses work for you while someone else finds they make no difference at all. Sparrow JR, Miller AS & Zhou J. ‘Blue light-absorbing intraocular lens and retinal pigment epithelium protection’ in vitro. J Cataract Refr Surg, 30. pp. 873–878. (2004).Suitable for use with all types of digital devices, at Tiger Specs we work hard to offer the very best selection of high quality blue light glasses and often update our range with new designs. The Bklyn Harman reading glasses are simple and functional and ideal for anyone who is in a hurry to get readers without a lot of planning. Not only can they fill in for broken readers in a pinch, but they also are a great introductory pair for people who just need a little magnification. Plus, the plastic is both comfortable and lightweight, but it also is less durable than we might like. Frame Material: The frame material you select will impact the comfort and durability of your reading glasses. Opt for lightweight yet sturdy materials like titanium or acetate for frames, suggests William Hogue, OD, an optometrist with Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY). Bifocal glasses are a traditional design correcting vision for two focal distances. The top part of the lens aids distance vision, while the lower portion is tailored for near vision, typically at about 16 inches, says Inna Lazar, OD, founder of Greenwich Eye Care and Dry Eye Spa.