DoubleTake 2 Pairs of Classic Spring Hinged Stainless Steel Reading Glasses w/ Slim Portable Hard Case for Men and Women

Quite form fitting and the lens are very clear, one of the better and less expensive glasses that I have purchased over the past few years.

Presbyopia waits for no one, but with DOUBLETAKE Reading Glasses, I'm ready for anything! The 2 pairs of semi-rimless readers are nice and durable. Stylish and compact, they come with a handy case. The lenses are crystal clear, providing sharp vision. These reading glasses are a must-have for anyone tackling the inevitable challenge of presbyopia. Functional, fashionable, and affordable – a perfect solution for clear vision at any moment! Highly recommend this practical eyewear.

I'm 68 and have been wearing prescription glasses from the age of around ten years old. I've been using over the counter reading glasses for the last few years to help with reading and close up work. Each year it seemed I was increasing the strength to the point where they didn't work no matter what the strength and my overall vision wasn't good. Every year I have a full eye exam as being diabetic I want to make sure I keep my sight. This year instead of using the local vision stores and their optometrists I went to a ophthalmologist for the exam. Turns out the reason I was increasing the strength of the reading glasses and having general sight problems was due to a couple of cataracts. I was told a couple of times by the optometrist that there was an indication of the start of a cataract in my right eye but nothing to be alarmed about. The cataracts warranted immediate surgery which was done on both eyes the following week. Yes both eyes at the same time due to another ailment I have which is Parkinson's disease and because of head tremors it was decided to use general anesthesia. Because this meant an overnight stay at the hospital I asked and was given permission to get both eyes done and to get it over with. The surgery went extremely well and nobody who hasn't had the surgery will understand the great improvement in vision. Before surgery I was offered a treatment that would correct both near and far vision but Medicare will cover only single vision procedures and at the additional $4500.00 per eye I decided to fix my distance and not closeup vision. It meant the possibility of prescription reading glasses but already use to glasses so I didn't consider that a problem. At my final eye exam it was determined that over the counter reading glasses would be fine. It was suggested that a magnifying strength of + 2 for normal reading and a +2.5 for that very fine print and intricate work. This is the review of the +2.5.Amazon offers so many of the non prescription reading glasses that it's a pretty difficult process to choose just the right ones. After at least an hour or so I chose the Double Take. I liked the idea that they are pretty much half framed. This allows me to read but at the same time look over the top frame to see the computer screen as well as the TV equally well. I remember my grandmother doing this with her prescription reading glasses and thinking it kind of funny. Now I find it the perfect solution. Another nice thing I enjoy about these glasses is the spring hinged bows. This feature allows you to place the glasses at that certain placement allowing the over the frame viewing of TV and reading. The quality of the frames is pretty good, not as good as an expensive pair purchased at the opticians but very close. The lenses themselves don't seem to distort as some of the others I've had through the years which is great. It's like you don't know you are wearing glasses. Overall a great experience so far with these glasses. The price is great for one pair but fantastic for two. Now there's a pair at my desk and one in the bedroom. Now with every good things mentioned there is one negative I feel I should mention. It's a nice gesture to include a hard case for each pair and a microfiber cleaning cloth but the hard cases are extremely difficult to use. You have to place the glasses in such a particular way or risk the spring activated hinge clamping down on one or both of the bows. It's easier just to set them down in a safe place.I'm extremely happy with these glasses and have no problem with recommending these to anyone. Everything is almost perfect. The price, the materials used in production, the lack of distortion and the spring hinged bows make these the best I've ever worn. The too small hard case is the only drawback but not enough of one to decrease even a half a starThere is one thing I must add. Anyone who has or even thinks they may have cataracts should be examined. If surgery is necessary or suggested have it done. Your brain gets so use to failing eyesight and you just let it slide. I can't explain how wonderful the world looks through eyes that are free from cataracts.

These glasses are a great value for the money. The lenses, fit & finish are commendable. A good deal considering their affordable cost. I know from experience, I have purchased other brands, all more costly, that have been inferior to these. For the above reasons, I would purchase again. However, the case/s included are junk: small and cheap…I think their QC went to sleep in the case department. Or else the manufacturer decided this is/was the place to cut cost & corners. A shame. Would have rated 5-stars if not. Just sayin’.

I ordered the 2.0 magnification and like them so much I ended up making a second order. You can't beat the price. I used to order the Gavin folding reading glasses from Amazon, but they keep going up in price and they have issues with the tension spring when folding. I can purchase 4 pr. of these for what one pair of the Gavin's cost. They come with a cleaning cloth and the hard sided case provides protection when storing them in your glove box or center console of your vehicle.