DOUBLETAKE Reading Glasses - 2 Pairs Compact Case Semi Rimless Readers

I'm 68 and have been wearing prescription glasses from the age of around ten years old. I've been using over the counter reading glasses for the last few years to help with reading and close up work. Each year it seemed I was increasing the strength to the point where they didn't work no matter what the strength and my overall vision wasn't good. Every year I have a full eye exam as being diabetic I want to make sure I keep my sight. This year instead of using the local vision stores and their optometrists I went to a ophthalmologist for the exam. Turns out the reason I was increasing the strength of the reading glasses and having general sight problems was due to a couple of cataracts. I was told a couple of times by the optometrist that there was an indication of the start of a cataract in my right eye but nothing to be alarmed about. The cataracts warranted immediate surgery which was done on both eyes the following week. Yes both eyes at the same time due to another ailment I have which is Parkinson's disease and because of head tremors it was decided to use general anesthesia. Because this meant an overnight stay at the hospital I asked and was given permission to get both eyes done and to get it over with. The surgery went extremely well and nobody who hasn't had the surgery will understand the great improvement in vision. Before surgery I was offered a treatment that would correct both near and far vision but Medicare will cover only single vision procedures and at the additional $4500.00 per eye I decided to fix my distance and not closeup vision. It meant the possibility of prescription reading glasses but already use to glasses so I didn't consider that a problem. At my final eye exam it was determined that over the counter reading glasses would be fine. It was suggested that a magnifying strength of + 2 for normal reading and a +2.5 for that very fine print and intricate work. This is the review of the +2.5. Amazon offers so many of the non prescription reading glasses that it's a pretty difficult process to choose just the right ones. After at least an hour or so I chose the Double Take. I liked the idea that they are pretty much half framed. This allows me to read but at the same time look over the top frame to see the computer screen as well as the TV equally well. I remember my grandmother doing this with her prescription reading glasses and thinking it kind of funny. Now I find it the perfect solution. Another nice thing I enjoy about these glasses is the spring hinged bows. This feature allows you to place the glasses at that certain placement allowing the over the frame viewing of TV and reading. The quality of the frames is pretty good, not as good as an expensive pair purchased at the opticians but very close. The lenses themselves don't seem to distort as some of the others I've had through the years which is great. It's like you don't know you are wearing glasses. Overall a great experience so far with these glasses. The price is great for one pair but fantastic for two. Now there's a pair at my desk and one in the bedroom. Now with every good things mentioned there is one negative I feel I should mention. It's a nice gesture to include a hard case for each pair and a microfiber cleaning cloth but the hard cases are extremely difficult to use. You have to place the glasses in such a particular way or risk the spring activated hinge clamping down on one or both of the bows. It's easier just to set them down in a safe place. I'm extremely happy with these glasses and have no problem with recommending these to anyone. Everything is almost perfect. The price, the materials used in production, the lack of distortion and the spring hinged bows make these the best I've ever worn. The too small hard case is the only drawback but not enough of one to decrease even a half a star There is one thing I must add. Anyone who has or even thinks they may have cataracts should be examined. If surgery is necessary or suggested have it done. Your brain gets so use to failing eyesight and you just let it slide. I can't explain how wonderful the world looks through eyes that are free from cataracts.

I have just received my fifth order of these readers. I've given one or two to friends who love them, and I keep finding more places I need to have a pair; computer bag, other brief case, desk, side table in den, and so on. At this price, it is well worth it. One comparable pair would cost more more than this two-pack in most stores. Lenses are clear, hinges and nose pieces are well-made and durable, ear pads don't slip or turn, cleaning cloth works well, and even the case holds up to some abuse (not one has failed yet and I've been wearing these readers for over a year). I really like the design. The half-lenses allow me to leave the readers in place while easily seeing things at distance over them. Adjustment is easy and the fit is very comfortable. This is a good product at a good price.

*****UPDATE**** After using these for about 6 months, I went ahead and got a couple more pairs. I've reached for first ones I got more often than I expected. They've been great to have handy, and it's difficult to find readers at 1.25x at anywhere near this price point. ********* I got these on something of a whim, looking for some readers that both had a case and that I could easily keep in my car or travel bag, just in case. As it turns out, they aren't bad for daily use. They are lighter than I expected, so wearing them for extended periods is not bad at all. The case is rather robust, too. These aren't as good as a more expensive pair of very lightweight readers, but they are an excellent value. About my only real complaint I have is that the case hinge has a VERY tight spring. It's a little difficult to open, but the real problem is that it's somewhat difficult to close without a loud clap that can ring loudly throughout a room.

These are the lightest, most adjustable reading glasses I have ever owned. And don't believe those trolls who disparaged the quality of the optics. They are excellent from rim to rim. I would also have to mention that they are made of high-quality metal rims which allow you to adjust the nose pad width and the ear-pieces, and are extremely light. This was critical for me so I could keep them from sliding down and getting uncomfortable. I have had a couple of store-bought readers, and they worked OK, but even the lightest ones were moderately heavy. This meant that wearing them for a couple of hours would leave indentations in my nose, and they were a bit uncomfortable. Also, the earpieces were only slightly adjustable, and that meant they kept sliding down my nose. So, I tried the adhesive cushions, but they looked odd and had to be replaced periodically. Not a great solution! These glasses overcome both issues very well. If there are glasses you can get from an optometrist (expensive!) that do better than these, I can't imagine how they can. And I can't believe they would be worth the expense. The only niggling negative I have is that the included cases snap shut with the force of a snapping turtle. The cases are sleek, thin, and well lined, so I couldn't see how this was worth taking off a star. Great glasses, well worth the price!

The case alone is worth the price; it won't bend or break in my pant's pocket. The glasses are VERY well made. And I got two for the price of one! For years I've been buying reading glasses from bookstores and pharmacies at twice the price, getting half the quality. These lenses are sized perfectly so I can look over the top of them. Even in the case, they'll fit in my "device pocket" in my pants or jacket. Yet they're larger than half-height glasses from other manufacturers - which is a good thing: they provide a larger field of vision. The glass is clear and strong, producing a crisp image (crisper than what I'm used to). The temples are spring loaded so they don't press on the sides of my head, but hold firmly. The nose and ear rests are bendable, making them easy to adjust for comfort. They even supplied a quality cleaning cloth inside the case! All of that, and they look stylish to boot. Outstanding!

These are my first pair of reading glasses. I noticed recently that I haven't been able to read small print as well as I used to. So it was time to admit I'm getting old, and buy reading glasses... and I'm glad I did! The quality of the glass and metal frame is very good. They are lightweight and comfortable. I can sit them high on my nose, if I want to read a magazine; I can also comfortably sit them lower on my nose, so I can read a document with small print on my desk, and still look up at my computer screen without having to remove my glasses. After a few hours of reading, they're still comfortable. As a bonus, they come with hard cases to protect them. I just bought a bunch of cheap, plastic frame reading glasses from Amazon (set of 5), so I can leave them in every room of the house, if I need them. I'll only be using them for quick reading, since they're big, heavy, and not as comfortable. If I want to read for more than a few minutes, I'll be using these better quality ones instead. I should have just bought more of these better quality glasses.

These are OK, certainly bargain priced, but it seems like more attention was paid to the case than the quality of the glass. The case is awesome, and the frames are fine too, but I find the glass distorts on the edge of my vision in a way other readers don't. This makes them uncomfortable to use in a situation where you are constantly looking down to read, then back up, like in a meeting. They work well enough as simple readers where you are focused on the text for a short time and they are more compact than other pairs, so they have their uses. I keep a couple around the house and in cars and they work well for that purpose being smaller than most - great to take in to a restaurant, for example, so I can actually read the menu. But, if I'm at work or settling in for a long read, I prefer to use other more comfortable options. I would not recommend if they were the only pairs you had, but they do OK as stop-gaps and those times when you just need a pair for a few minutes.

Presbyopia waits for no one, but with DOUBLETAKE Reading Glasses, I'm ready for anything! The 2 pairs of semi-rimless readers are nice and durable. Stylish and compact, they come with a handy case. The lenses are crystal clear, providing sharp vision. These reading glasses are a must-have for anyone tackling the inevitable challenge of presbyopia. Functional, fashionable, and affordable – a perfect solution for clear vision at any moment! Highly recommend this practical eyewear.

Before i buy this one i tryed many type of reading glasse. This one i received it today and its more than excellent i regret that i didn't ordered more for my office snd car nd home😇

Great price, fast shipping and great product.