Reading glasses for men in classic, practical and modern frames, with a wide range of strengths. Ready to wear, no prescription needed.
Popular styles for men
- Half moon: the classic half-lens reader. Read through the lens, look over the top.
- Folding and slimline: flat enough for a shirt pocket or wallet.
- Wide frame, large lens: for broader faces and anyone who finds standard frames tight.
- Bifocal: plain glass on top, magnification at the bottom.
- Long arms: extra-long temples for a comfortable fit on larger heads.
Which frame size do I need?
Measure a pair that fits you well from hinge to hinge across the front. Compare it with the frame measurements listed on each product page. If standard readers pinch at the sides or leave marks, choose a wide frame or long-arm style.
Which strength do I need?
Reading glasses help with presbyopia, the normal change that makes close focus harder from the early forties onwards. Use our free printable eye chart to check your strength at home, or choose the same strength as the pair you already wear. Delivery is free on UK orders over £40.
Frequently asked questions
Which reading glasses fit a wide face?
Measure a pair that fits you from hinge to hinge. If standard frames feel tight or leave marks at the sides, choose one of our wide frame styles or a long-arm frame.
What is the difference between reading glasses and bifocals?
Reading glasses magnify the whole lens, so distance looks blurred through them. Bifocal reading glasses have plain glass on top and magnification at the bottom, so you can read and see in the distance with one pair.
Which strength should I buy if I have never worn reading glasses?
Print our free printable eye chart and find the smallest line you can read comfortably at your normal reading distance. The strength beside that line is the one to order.
Are folding reading glasses easy to carry?
Yes. Our folding reading glasses fold down small enough for a shirt pocket or wallet, so you always have a pair with you.