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Prescription reading glasses are designed to provide clear vision for close-up tasks such as reading, checking labels, writing or using a phone. Unlike ready-made readers, the lenses are made using your own prescription, which can account for differences between each eye and other vision requirements.
At Buy New Specs, prescription reading glasses can be ordered with suitable frames and lens options based on your prescription. They are a practical choice if you need dedicated near-vision correction rather than a general pair of off-the-shelf readers.
A simple rectangular metal frame crafted from plain, unadorned metal.
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A women's plastic eyeglass frame featuring round lenses and a classic tortoise shell pattern.
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A pair of men's sunglasses featuring a full plastic frame in the iconic Wayfarer classic shape
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A slim men’s metal frame with a rectangular lens shape and subtle colour detailing for a sharper everyday look. The Rightstyle RX604 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Black/Green, Black/Red and Navy, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A lightweight men’s frame with a clean rectangular lens shape for comfortable everyday wear. The Rightstyle C303 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Brown, Gold and Gunmetal, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A lightweight men’s metal frame with a clean rectangular lens shape for comfortable everyday wear. The Rightstyle 156S Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Brown and Gunmetal, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a case and a cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A women’s plastic frame with a softly upswept rectangular shape and a polished everyday look. The Rightstyle RS788 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Burgundy and Purple, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and a cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A women’s plastic frame with a bold rounded shape and subtle corner detailing for a more distinctive everyday look. The Rightstyle FD79 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Brown and Green, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A versatile unisex plastic frame with a clean rectangular shape and softly rounded corners for everyday prescription wear. The Rightstyle FD77 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Blue, Brown and Green, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A unisex full-rim plastic frame with a classic rectangular shape and subtle metal detailing at the outer corners. The Rightstyle FD62 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Brown, Green and Navy, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A women’s plastic frame with a softly squared shape and a more expressive colour finish. The Rightstyle FD80 Prescription Glasses are available in Blue, Green and Purple, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A women’s plastic frame with a softly upswept shape and patterned temple detailing for a more distinctive everyday look. The Rightstyle RD12 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Purple and Red, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A women’s metal frame with a rounded lens shape and a lighter, more refined profile. The Rightstyle 162S Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Gold, Gold/Purple and Gunmetal, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A men’s metal frame with a slim rectangular lens shape and a clean, understated finish. The Rightstyle C305 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Brown, Gold, Gunmetal and Silver, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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A men’s metal frame with a sharp rectangular profile and a clean, streamlined finish for everyday prescription wear. The Rightstyle RX606 Prescription Glasses are available in Black, Black/Blue, Black/Red and Navy, with 1.5 index prescription lenses, a protective case and cleaning cloth included in the price.
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Prescription reading glasses are made specifically for near vision.
They use the reading or near-vision part of your prescription to help you focus on objects at close range. The required lens strength should come from an up-to-date prescription supplied by your optician or eye care professional.
This is different from ready-made reading glasses, which are usually sold in fixed strengths and use the same lens power for both eyes.
A prescription pair can take into account:
Ready-made reading glasses can be useful for some people, but they are designed as a general solution rather than being made for an individual prescription.
They normally use the same power in both lenses. This may not suit someone whose eyes require different strengths or whose prescription includes astigmatism or other corrections.
Prescription reading glasses are made using your own measurements and prescription details, allowing each lens to be produced for the eye it is intended to correct.
The most appropriate option depends on your eyesight and how you plan to use the glasses. If you are unsure whether ready-made readers are suitable for you, an eye examination can help determine what correction you actually need.
Prescription reading glasses are primarily intended for tasks carried out at a relatively short working distance.
They may be used for:
Computer use can be slightly different. A desktop monitor is often positioned farther away than a book or phone, so the ideal prescription may depend on your normal working distance.
If you regularly work across several distances, dedicated reading glasses may not always be the most convenient option. In that situation, it can be useful to compare other lens designs.
Prescription reading glasses are designed mainly for near vision, while bifocal and varifocal lenses provide correction across more than one distance.
Prescription bifocal glasses normally combine separate distance and near-vision areas within the same lens.
Prescription varifocal glasses provide a gradual change between distance, intermediate and near correction.
A dedicated reading pair may suit someone who only needs the glasses for close work. Someone who wants to keep the same pair on while moving between reading, computer work and distance vision may prefer a different lens design.
The best choice depends on your prescription and how you normally use your glasses during the day.
Start with an up-to-date prescription and consider the distance at which you normally read or carry out close work.
Frame choice is also important. The frame should sit comfortably and allow the lenses to be positioned correctly in front of your eyes.
Depending on the prescription and selected lens package, prescription reading glasses may also be available with options such as:
If a large part of your close work involves digital devices, you can also compare our blue light prescription glasses to see how that lens feature differs from standard prescription lenses.
Not every option is suitable for every prescription, so the available combinations should be checked before ordering.
Prescription reading glasses provide dedicated near-vision correction using lenses made to your individual prescription rather than a standard off-the-shelf strength.
If you need help choosing between reading glasses, bifocals, varifocals or other lens options, call +353 1 554 9650 or email info@buynewspecs.ie, and our team can help you review the available choices.
