Reading Glasses & Near-Vision Lenses Guide

In optical classification, reading glasses belong to single-vision near-focus lenses, and MICHAEL maintains a dedicated, lower-cost Reading price schedule with refractive indices up to 1.67 Thin High-Index (1.67 Pro is not retained and 1.74 is not required for near-only readers; wearers needing distance + driving or outdoor far vision can use our Single Vision hyperopia schedule):

1. Simple Magnification Readers (No prescription form required):
   • Choose Readers in Step 1 of the lens configurator.
   • Select a single magnification strength from +0.25 to +6.00 (in 0.25 dioptre steps; up to +7.00 in custom 1.67 high-index).
   • Best when both eyes share the same reading power and you do not require astigmatism (CYL) correction or custom Dual PD alignment.
2. Custom Prescription Reading Glasses:
   • Choose Prescription reading in Step 1.
   • Enter your individual Right (OD) and Left (OS) Sphere, Cylinder (CYL up to -6.00 in custom tier), Axis, ADD and PD.
   • Best when your left and right eyes have different powers, when you have astigmatism, or when you read for extended periods and need exact optical centration.

If you primarily read on tablets, e-readers or laptops, adding Blue-Light Filtering (US$20 base) softens harsh screen glare. If you enjoy reading outdoors on a patio or beach, choose Colored Sun Tint or Photochromic reading lenses.