Reading Lens Guide

Steve Mower - February 2022

ABOUT OUR READING LENSES:

We offer many non-prescription reader lenses and lens options. We also offer the ability to get prescription single vision lenses. All of the lenses we offer on the frame page are stock lenses as opposed to custom. For people that have very high prescriptions we can accommodate you too!

See ALL PRODUCTS for Custom Readers and Prescription Eyewear Over 2800 frames that you can configure with different reading lens types and lens options. Learn more below...  

Custom Reading Lens Types (Non-prescription) - Once you find a frame that you like you can select a reading lens type on that page. Click a lens type below to learn about what the lenses we offer and how to purchase them.

Single Vision Prescription Lenses require a valid copy of your current eyeglass prescription and PD. There are limits to what prescription we can do in certain lenses.  

All of our reading glasses and prescription glasses are made-to-order and inspected by a Licensed Optician. Click on a lens type below to learn about what they are and how to purchase them.

Reading Lenses (Non-Rx)

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Lens Type: Reader Lenses (Non-Rx) Price: $0 (Included)

Reader Lenses have magnification. The included lenses are single vision aspheric polycarbonate which are thin and scratch resistant. Available in all frames except Bifocal Sunglass Readers.

Powers range from Zero to +4.00 in either eye.

[Pro Tip: Reading Up close is 12-14 inches. Computer Reading is 15-22 inches. If your up close reading power is +2.00 then your computer reading power would be +1.00.]

 (All fields are required!)

  1. Select Reader Lenses (Included)
  2. Select your Right Power
  3. Select your Left Power
  4. Select a Lens Option if you want one.

More:

READING TEST

DETERMINE YOUR COMPUTER POWER

LOW POWER READING GLASSES

Bifocal Reading Lenses (Non-Rx)

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Lens Type: FT28 Bifocals (Non-Rx) Price: +$10        

FT28 Bifocals are CR39 resin reading lenses with a 28mm lined bifocal. The top of the lens has zero power and the bottom has reading power. These lenses are available in all of our full rimmed frames.

Reading powers range from +1.00 to +3.00 in both eyes. They are also availble in Bifocal Sunglasses.

(All fields are required!)

  1. Select FT28 Bifocals (+$10).
  2. Select your Reading Power.
  3. Select a Lens Option if you want one.

Computer Bifocal Reading Lenses (Non-Rx)

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Lens Type: FT28 Computer Bifocal Readers (Non-Rx) Price: +$10

FT28 Computer Bifocals are CR39 resin reading lenses with a 28mm lined bifocal. The top of these lenses have about half of the bottom reading area. Available in all our full rimmed frames.

[Example: +2.00 Reading Bottom will have +1.00 at the top half of the lens.]

Reading powers range from +1.50 to +4.00.

(All fields are required!)

  1. Select FT28 Computer Bifocals (+$10)
  2. Select your Reading Power. (Bottom)
  3. Select a Lens Option if you want one.

Line-Free Bifocal Reading Lenses (Non-Rx)

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Lens Type: Progressive Lenses (Non-Rx) Price: +$50

Line-Free Bifocals are progressive readers. They have zero power at the top and reading at the bottom with no line. The viewing area is very wide and comfortable. Available in all our full rimmed frames.

Reading powers range from +1.00 to +3.00 in both eyes.

(All fields are required!)

  1. Select Line Free Bifocals (+$50)
  2. Select your Reading Power. (Bottom)
  3. Select a Lens option if you want one.
  4. Provide your PD Measurement (Required) Your 'PD' is the distance between your pupils in millimeters. You can type your PD in the comment section at check out or we can measure it remotely.

Line-Free Computer Bifocal Reading Lenses (Non-Rx)

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Lens Type: Progressives (Non-Rx) Price: +$50

Line Free Computer Bifocals are progressive readers. They provide computer vision at the top and reading at the bottom with no line. The viewing area is very wide and comfortable. Available in all our full rimmed frames.

Example: +2.00 Reading Bottom will have +1.00 at the top half of the lens.

Reading powers range from +1.50 to +4.00.

(All fields are required!)

  1. Select Line-Free Computer Bifocals (+$50)
  2. Select your Reading Power. (Bottom)
  3. Select a Lens option if you want one.
  4. Provide your PD Measurement (Required) Your 'PD' is the distance between your pupils in millimeters. You can type your PD in the comment section at check out or we can measure it remotely.

Prescription Lenses (Rx Single Vision)

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Lens Type: Prescription Single Vision. Price: +$10

Prescription Lenses for single vision viewing. A valid copy of your current prescription and your PD measurement are required. You do not need to enter lens powers as we need a copy of your prescription anyway.

(All fields are required!)

  1. Single Vision Rx Type - Select Rx Reading (~14 inches), Rx Intermediate (Computer ~26 inches), or Rx Distance Vision (Far)
  2. Select a Lens Option if you want one.
  3. Send your prescription. Select an option.
  4. Upload your Rx and PD (If we do not have it on file already.)

Stock Prescription Limits.

Clear, Tinted, Mojo Std AR-

  • Zero to +6.00 or -8.00 Sphere
  • Up to a -4.00 Cylinder

Mojo Photogrey AR-

  • Zero to +4.00 or -6.00 Shere
  • Up to to a -4.00 Cylinder  

Blue Block AR Coated Lenses- Mojo BluBlock AR, APEX BluBlock AR-T, Mojo BluBlock 1.6AR, Kodak Total Blue 1.6AR:

  • Zero to +4.00 or -6.00 Sphere
  • Up to a -2.00 Cylinder

Mojo 1.67 UV420 BluBlock AR- For people with high minus prescriptions.

  • Zero to +4.00 or -10.00 Sphere
  • Up to a -2.00 Cylinder

If your Rx falls outside these limits and you want thinner lenses or blue block solutions, see below for our Special Rx offerings.

Plano Zero Power Lenses

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Lens Type: Zero Power Lenses. Price: $0 (Included.)

Plano (Zero Power) lenses are lenses that have no magnification. Available in most frames. If you are getting Reader Lenses and need zero power in one eye, see Reader Lenses above.

Select Plano Lenses - Configure Lenses

There are many options. All lenses are polycarbonate unless otherwise specified.

Options:

  • Frame Only with Demo Lenses- We ship the frame to you with the original demo lenses.
  • Mojo Poly Clear - Clear polycarbonate lenses without tint or AR.
  • Mojo BluBlock AR Coatings and Tints
  • Cosmetic Tints
  • Mojo PhotoGrey AR
  • Polarized Lenses
  • BlueTech Polarized

Special Prescription Lenses

We offer special single vision prescription lenses that provide solutions for people that have high prescriptions outside of our stock power ranges and want blue light protection. These are custom made and more expensive. There are many, many options.

See our Rx Lenses page for more information.

READING LENS OPTIONS - We offer a very wide selection of lens options designed to reduce glare, provide protection from blue light, and address Computer Vision Syndrome issues. Click a lens option type below to learn more.

Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings $15+

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Anti-Reflective coatings (AR) are designed to reduce surface reflections and "pull" more light through the lenses to your eyes. They provide clearer vision by reducing glare and look nicer because they reduce unwanted surface reflections. Standard AR coatings can pull over 99% of light through the lens as opposed to non coated lenses which reflect off 20% of light off of the lens surface.

Blue Block AR coatings do the same thing. They pull more light through the lens but reject/reflect off a percentage of HEV blue light. We offer 5 clear blue block AR lenses that protect your eyes and help with issues related to Computer Vision Syndrome.

  • Mojo BluBlock AR ~25% HEV protection
  • Apex BluBlock AR-T ~33% HEV protection
  • Mojo Blue Filter with Standard AR ~20% HEV protection
  • ZenSpex 1.6 AR ~60% HEV protection
  • Kodak Total Blue 1.6 AR ~70% HEV protection
  • Crizal Rock (Blue Capture) AR* ~20% HEV protection

Mojo Standard AR a scratch resistant, non-blue block anti-reflective coating. It is available on our polycarbonate.

Mojo 1.67 Ultrathin Standard AR is a scratch resistant, hydrophobic non blue-block lens that is about 30% thinner than polycarbonate.

More information:

Blue Block Guide

Blue Block AR Coatings

Blue Block Wizard

Lens Tints $10

Mojo BluBlock Day Amber model

Lens Tints can be simply cosmetic or address vision issues llike CVS, insomnia, and photophobia.

Cosmetic tints are colors like pink or blue and can add a bit of flair. While these tints look nice, they do not address HEV blue light.

12 Blue Block Tints! Our proprietary Mojo BluBlock Tints are lens filters that provide HEV blue light protection while allowing beneficial blue light through. This balance of blue light filtration and transmission provides better contrast and less color distortion than traditionaly over tinted blue block lenses.

We also offer intensly tinted Therapy Tints like Mojo BluBlock Therapy Amber and Orange, and BPI 500 and BPI 550 Tints. These lens tints filter from 75% to 150% of the blue light spectrum.

BluBlock Tints are available in all lens types.

More information:

Blue Block Guide

Blue Block Tints

Blue Block Wizard

Photochromic Lenses $50+

Photochromic lenses are lenses that are clear indoors and darken to sunglass depth outside. We offer 2 types of photochromic lenses:

Mojo Photogrey AR - About 1% grey indoors and 70% dark grey outside. Includes a scratch resistant AR coating. Available in all lens types.

New Transitions Lenses have a built-in monomer that filters 20% of HEV blue light indoors and up to 95% outside.

Transitions Signature 8 are available in Rx on the frame page in Grey and Brown. with or without AR coating. The power range is more limited.

  • Zero to +4.00 or -4.00 to a -2.00 cylinder.
  • -4.25 to -5.00 to a -1.00 cylinder.
  • -5.25 to -6.00 sphere only.

We also offer Transitions Signature VII in higher powers, Transitions EXTRActive, Transitions Vantage Polar, and Transitions Drivewear. They are available in prescription only.  More information

FRAME TYPE and LENS TYPE AVAILABILITY - Eyeglass frames come in different types. These frame types can limit what lens types and lens options we can offer, You can get whatever you want in full-rim frames. Click on a frame type and learn about what lens types and lens options are available. We offer over 1400 frames starting at $29.

Full Rimmed Frames

Full-Rim Frames have eye wires that go completely around the lenses.

Lens Type Availablity:

  • Plano Zero Power
  • Reader Lenses
  • FT28 Bifocal Lenses
  • FT28 Computer Bifocal Lenses
  • No-Line Bifocals
  • No-Line Computer Bifocals
  • Prescription Lenses (SV)

Lens Option Availabilty:

  • All AR Coatings
  • All Lens Tints
  • All Photochromic

Note: Single Vision Prescription lens availability is based on stock power range limits. We offer custom prescription lenses too. Learn More

SHOP FULL-RIM FRAMES>

 

Slim/ Half Eye/ Folding

Half Eye and Slim styles are designed for single vision reading. The idea is that you can easily read with them but look over the top at distance. Bifocals are not usually availble in these styles.

Lens Type Availablity:

  • Plano Zero Power
  • Reader Lenses
  • Prescription Lenses (SV)
  • FT28 Bifocals in some cases.

Lens Option Availabilty:

  • All AR Coatings
  • All Lens Tints
  • All Photochromic

Note: Single Vision Prescription lens availability is based on stock power range limits. We offer custom prescription lenses too.

SHOP SLIM/ HALF /FOLDING FRAMES

Semi-Rimless Frames

Semi-Rimless Frames have eye wires that go partially around the lenses, usually just on top.

(Because of how thin the lenses are there are certain lens types that aren't available.)

Lens Type Availablity:

  • Plano Zero Power
  • Reader Lenses
  • Prescription Lenses (SV)

Excluded Lenses:

  • FT28 Bifocal Lenses
  • FT28 Computer Bifocal Lenses
  • No-Line Computer Bifocals

Lens Option Availabilty:

  • Mojo BluBlock AR
  • Mojo BluBlock Tints
  • Photochromic

Excluded Options:

  • Apex BluBlock AR-T
  • Mojo BluBlock 1.6AR
  • Kodak Total Blue 1.6AR
  • BPI 500 and 550 Tints

Note: Single Vision Prescription lens availability is based on stock power range limits. We offer custom prescription lenses too. Learn More

SHOP SEMI-RIMLESS>

Rimless Frames (Custom)

Rimless Frames have no eye wires. These are custom made with your choice of lens shape and size. The lenses are aspheric polycarbonate.

(Because of how thin the lenses are there are certain lens types that aren't available.)

Lens Type Availablity:

  • Plano Zero Power
  • Reader Lenses

Excluded Lenses:

  • FT28 Bifocal Lenses
  • FT28 Computer Bifocal Lenses
  • No-Line Computer Bifocals
  • Prescription Lenses

Lens Option Availabilty:

  • Mojo BluBlock AR Coatings
  • Mojo BluBlock Tints
  • PhotoGrey AR

Excluded Options:

  • Apex BluBlock AR-T
  • Mojo BluBlock 1.6AR
  • Kodak Total Blue 1.6AR
  • BPI 500 and 550 Tints

SHOP CUSTOM RIMLESS>

 

Sunglass Frames

Sunglass Frames are typically large fitting styles designed to provide coverage from glare but you can make sunglasses out of any of our frames!

Use our frame filter to find the frame size and style you want. Choose a lens type and then choose a lens tint. SHOP ALL FRAMES

SHOP SUNGLASS STYLES: We have a category of frames that look great as sunglasses. All lens types and lens options available.

Plano Sun Lenses (not bifocal) are also available in many options.

We also offer special prescription sun lenses in a variety of types and with many other options. See our Rx Lenses page for more.

Steve Mower is a licensed Optician and creator of Mojo BluBlock Tints. Steve has over 30 years experience in the optical field. He has been a optical retail manager and has consulted on progressive lens development. Steve has been offering unique reading glasses solutions on-line since 2010.

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