Once you know your reading power, the next choice is style. The right frame depends on how and where you read. Here are the main types of ready-made reading glasses and who each one suits.
Foldable reading glasses
Foldable readers fold down to a very small size, so they fit in a shirt pocket, purse or laptop bag. They are ideal if you need reading glasses when you are out: reading menus, bills, labels in shops or your phone while travelling.
Shop: Esperto Orbit (premium) and Esperto Wood.
Neck-worn reading glasses
If you keep putting your glasses down and forgetting where, neck-worn readers solve the problem. They rest around your neck and are ready the moment you need to read. Popular with shopkeepers, cooks, and anyone who reads on and off through the day.
Shop: Esperto Necky in Black, Blue and Wine.
Classic everyday reading glasses
A classic frame is the simplest choice for reading at home, in the office or in bed. It is comfortable for long reading sessions and usually the best value.
Shop: Esperto Athens (four colours), Esperto Race and Sleek White.
Quick comparison
| Style | Best for | Carry easily? |
|---|---|---|
| Foldable | Reading when out, travel | Yes, fits in a pocket |
| Neck-worn | Reading on and off all day | Always on you |
| Classic | Long reading at home or office | In a case |
Tips for choosing
- Buy two pairs: one for home and one to carry, so you are never without them.
- Match the frame to your face: rounder faces often suit more angular frames, and angular faces suit softer shapes.
- Check your power first with our reading glasses power chart by age.
See all reading glasses or the full Esperto Readers range.
Need help?
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This article is general information, not medical advice. Ready-made reading glasses are not a substitute for an eye examination. See an eye doctor if your vision changes suddenly, you have eye pain, or your two eyes see very differently.
