Reading half glasses

[patfla06]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!

[manaboutown]

You can order them on Amazon which is what I did. Did your ophthalmologist recommend a magnifying factor?

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[retiredguy123]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!
Try these.

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Glasses-Blocking-Eyeglasses-Portable/dp/B095GZPFG6/ref=sr_1_21?crid=3SVFXX4ZB2D20&keywords=Reading+glasses&qid=1662067958&sprefix=reading+glasses%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-21)

[2newyorkers]

Dollar Tree

[villagetinker]

I thought I saw these at one of the local drug stores when I was looking for clip on sunglasses.

[patfla06]

Thanks everyone.

[heron848]

Markets of Marion have hundreds.

[Byte1]

Are these glasses half empty or half full? :beer3::pepper2:

[banjobob]

Go to Market of Marion pick up pair of bi-focal readers , clear tops reader bottoms

[Berwin]

Some of us are blessed with noses big enough to perch normal readers far enough down to see over them. :-)

[YouNeverKnow]

I will probably be getting the same surgery with distance only lenses. You said you will be getting prescription glasses. Will they be clear on the top and your reading prescription on the bottom? If I get distance only lenses for my surgery do you have to keep putting glasses on and off if you are watching TV and want to check your phone or read etc? Can anyone that has had those kind of lenses put in after cataract surgery tell me how you like them and can you see the dashboard when you are driving?

[daca55]

I will probably be getting the same surgery with distance only lenses. You said you will be getting prescription glasses. Will they be clear on the top and your reading prescription on the bottom? If I get distance only lenses for my surgery do you have to keep putting glasses on and off of you are watching TV and want to check your phone or read etc? Anyone that has had those kind of lenses put in after cataract surgery tell me how you like them and can you see the dashboard when you are driving?

I just had my right eye done with distance lenses. I have been wearing glasses since I was 16. I have cataracts for a many years but they were not to the point where they could be removed till now. I can’t believe how well I can see with my right eye. I can see dash and odometer and everything in car. I can’t see things close and will need readers but doctor can’t tell the magnification until I get my other eye done. It’s like a curtain was lifted. Colors are so vivid and everything is so clear. Those clear on top and magnifications on the bottom sound great to me. Did someone say Amazon sells them? Good luck!

[sdeikenberry]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!

I just went through cataract removal for both eyes in February. I've worn glasses since the thrid grade, and was nearsighted. I opted for distance and can now see 20/20 but need reading glasses for up close and computer work. I found out there are multiple options. Go to the drug store and try on different pairs to find your best magnification factor. Then buy several pairs. You'll find you need them a different spots around the house and a single pair is never where you need them. They are not expensive, and you don't need a prescription pair...drug store variety works fine. I've got a pair in the bathroom, kitchen, at my desk, and beside my easy chair. I've got a pair of Ben Franklin half height readers in a nice case I can stick in my pocket when we go out to eat, etc. I've also got a pair in the auto glove box and carry a pair in my golf cart. I've got a pair of sunglass readers for golfing so I can keep score and have sunglasses on. With a little care, these inexpensive glasses can last a very long time. I probably spent $150 total on all of the pairs...way cheaper than prescription glasses and they work just fine.

[retiredguy123]

I just had my right eye done with distance lenses. I have been wearing glasses since I was 16. I have cataracts for a many years but they were not to the point where they could be removed till now. I can’t believe how well I can see with my right eye. I can see dash and odometer and everything in car. I can’t see things close and will need readers but doctor can’t tell the magnification until I get my other eye done. It’s like a curtain was lifted. Colors are so vivid and everything is so clear. Those clear on top and magnifications on the bottom sound great to me. Did someone say Amazon sells them? Good luck!
If you want inexpensive prescription glasses, including bifocals, go to Zenni.com. High quality and way cheaper than a local store.

[M2inOR]

I too had cataract and lens replacement surgery, completed in April. I had worn glasses since the 3rd grade.

A few things to remember about those replacement lenses.

I got the deluxe lenses for near, mid-range, and far. Extremely happy. Still need help, though, in low light conditions. Bright lighting helps a lot for close up work.

At 1 month after surgery was completed for both eyes, I was given a corrected vision for close-up. +0.25. At the 4 month follow-up, it was changed to +1.0. I keep a pair of the latter around if conditions warrant it.

Yes, your eyes will change as the eyes heal for a few months.

In addition to those Dollar Store and Amazon options, a good optical shop (Sam's, Costco, or even the shop your opthalmologist/optometrist might have).

Also check out Zenni on the internet for low cost options.

Finally, it will take several weeks until you finally realize there aren't any glasses you need to take off before your nap or going to sleep at night. 😉

[annhennessy]

Search the term, half moon glasses

[jammaiora]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!
You need to buy the smallest framed glasses and wear them low on your nose, so you can see above the top. I doubt you can find half framed over the counter glasses.

[JT&MA]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!

I wear a single contact lens in one eye and it does the work of close up vision. It is a daily wear lens so I throw it out at night. They cost me about $150 a year. Yes, more expensive that readers but it’s like having perfect vision. I can just put on sunglasses at the pool and read without having to wear sunglasses with readers at the bottom of the lens. My brain does not know one eye is doing distance and the other is doing the close up work. Just another option.

I have never responded to anything on this forum before but have found all of you very helpful with so much. Thank you for all of your effort in making this a great resource.

[LG999]

Many of the drug stores sell "granny" glasses

[BaylorBear]

I just had my 2nd cataract surgery and need reading glasses.
Bought a pair from Publix but they are full glasses so when I look up I can’t
see anything.

I am looking for the little half readers before I can get prescription ones.
Was not eligible for multi vision lenses.

Does anyone know if they still sell these and, if so, where?
Thanks!!

I get mine from Amazon. They have a very large selection!:wave:

[retiredguy123]

I get mine from Amazon. They have a very large selection!:wave:
Amazon is great for non-prescription glasses. But, if you need prescription glasses, you should check out Zenni.com. I recently bought a pair of high quality prescription distance glasses from Zenni for less than $20. The same glasses would have cost $200 in a local optical store.

[Heytubes]

The best I found are at Publix for $30 Foster Grants that have a hard carrying case. Not half, but the best for me.

[patfla06]

I will probably be getting the same surgery with distance only lenses. You said you will be getting prescription glasses. Will they be clear on the top and your reading prescription on the bottom? If I get distance only lenses for my surgery do you have to keep putting glasses on and off if you are watching TV and want to check your phone or read etc? Can anyone that has had those kind of lenses put in after cataract surgery tell me how you like them and can you see the dashboard when you are driving?

I now have 20/20 vision which is wonderful after 50+ years of being nearsighted. Now I can’t see close up - at all (expected).
You have to wait a month before you can get prescription glasses.

I will get prescription readers with plain glass on top so I can see far without removing the readers.
Also plan on getting prescription sunglasses with the reading prescription.

So far I can see the dashboard of my car.
I’m an avid reader so the readers are important.

Ended up getting the half glasses from Amazon.

[Just jimmy]

I will probably be getting the same surgery with distance only lenses. You said you will be getting prescription glasses. Will they be clear on the top and your reading prescription on the bottom? If I get distance only lenses for my surgery do you have to keep putting glasses on and off if you are watching TV and want to check your phone or read etc? Can anyone that has had those kind of lenses put in after cataract surgery tell me how you like them and can you see the dashboard when you are driving?

You usually do not have mid range vision for dashboard or computer. Phone would be reading vision so you won’t have that either. You need to check with your surgeon.

[Holpat39]

Marion Market on 441 north in Bellevue. Open weekends.

[Nucky]

Amazon is the place to be. They have whatever you need and whatever you don’t need. I don’t even care if I loose my cheaters anymore cause they were 3 pairs for $10. Good luck. I wear a strength of 1.5 since the surgeries but find no need for prescription glasses no mo. Good luck

[Nucky]

Amazon is great for non-prescription glasses. But, if you need prescription glasses, you should check out Zenni.com. I recently bought a pair of high quality prescription distance glasses from Zenni for less than $20. The same glasses would have cost $200 in a local optical store.

Forgot about this company. Retiredguy speaketh the truth.

[jmpate]

Suggest going to Walmart.Try various glasses until you find one you can read with. After my cataract surgery, I needed reading glasses & ophthalmologist suggested starting gw/ #2.0 glasses. Worked! Can order them online w/correct strength.

After cataract surgery, reader glasses are needed when there's not enough light in the room.

[worahm]

I have three friends who have had cataract surgery over the past year. One friend had the up-close and far replacement lens inserted. All three have had complications. They all agree their eyesight is not better then it was before the surgery. Three out of three. Not good odds....

[Brondrisek]

I’m not a fan of store bought glasses. It’s your eyes so they need the best.
Go to an eye glass store and get a half style RX glasses.

[YouNeverKnow]

I have three friends who have had cataract surgery over the past year. One friend had the up-close and far replacement lens inserted. All three have had complications. They all agree their eyesight is not better then it was before the surgery. Three out of three. Not good odds....
Not what I was hoping to hear. Did they have the surgery here and if so where did they have it done?

[Djean1981]

Forgot about this company. Retiredguy speaketh the truth.
I love Zenni - and their virtual try on feature in the app.

[Juliana8470]

I had the same problem. I found them on Amazon. They have a big selection.