A traditional reading lens focuses near vision at a fixed distance, usually 40cm, which you would typically use when holding a book you are reading. Enhanced reading lenses offer focus at two distances for more flexibility.

Many people hold a smartphone at a different distance from a tablet or a book. You may read a newspaper at a desk, but hold a magazine in your hands.

An enhanced reading lens has a subtle variation in its strength to encourage your eyes to be relaxed, and provide clear vision all the way from 25cm to 2m.

Advantages of Enhanced Reading Glasses

Enhanced readers support your vision at a range of distances - all with a single lens. They are more advanced than varifocals and ideal for people who need to view both close-up and intermediate objects with wider viewing zones. They are more comfortable than switching between different pairs of glasses, and for most people, less likely to cause neck and shoulder discomfort as they alleviate the need to move your head to a different angle, and reduce even eye strain and headaches.

Our qualified optometrists in Bristol and Nailsea recommend these lenses for anyone whose work requires clear near vision, as well as clear vision at a greater distance - whether that’s professionals working at a computer, or anyone who spends time reading or working on a digital device, or who has a hobby which requires clear vision over a range of distances.

Enhanced readers work very well compared to contact lenses and traditional lenses for people who need precision vision at a range of distances, both at work and at home.