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Extended Vision™ Reading Glasses

More Than Readers,
Better Than Progressives

Reading glasses custom made for how you need to see

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A Different Way to Reader

It's like having auto-focus in your reading glasses

Traditional readers give you one focal point. Life doesn't work that way. EV Readers use extended vision technology to give you clear sight across multiple distances—so you can move naturally between tasks without switching glasses or straining your eyes.

Three Ways of Seeing

Choose your focus

Not all reading glasses are created equal

Unlike traditional reading glasses or progressive glasses, EV Readers have a much larger "sweet spot" as you move from one task to another. Drag the slider to see the difference.

View through EV Readers showing clear vision across distancesView through progressive lenses showing narrow sweet spot
ProgressiveEV6
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What's Included

Every pair comes with

Digitally Surfaced Lenses

Precision-crafted using the same freeform technology found in premium prescription progressives.

Premium Anti-Reflective Coating

Reduces glare from screens and overhead lights for comfortable all-day wear.

Scratch-Resistant Treatment

Durable coating protects your lenses from everyday wear and tear.

UV Protection

Built-in protection from harmful UV rays, even indoors near windows.

Blue Light Filtering

Embedded in the lens material (not a coating) to reduce digital eye strain.

1-Year Scratch Warranty

If your lenses scratch within a year, we'll replace them free.

Free ShippingOn all orders
Free Returns30-day return window
HandcraftedIn California

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Four iconic brands. One clear vision.

Shop styles from your favorite brands fitted with Extended Vision lenses made to your measurements.

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Introducing Extended Vision

The science of seeing better

Why Extended Vision?

Traditional reading glasses lock you into a single focal distance. Look up from your book and the room goes blurry. EV Readers use digitally surfaced lenses—the same technology in premium prescription progressives—to create a gradient of focus that matches how your eyes naturally want to work.

The Technology

Each EV lens is precision-crafted in California using freeform digital surfacing. This allows us to place your reading correction exactly where you need it, while gradually transitioning to your intermediate and distance zones. The result: a wider "sweet spot" than progressives, with none of the swim or distortion.

Premium Coatings

Every pair of EV Readers includes premium anti-reflection coating to eliminate irritating bounce-back reflections and minimize glare. Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings repel water and oils, keeping lenses cleaner longer and making them easier to wipe clean. Anti-scratch hard coatings protect your investment from everyday wear.

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"The best glasses are the ones you forget you're wearing."

Custom made for how you need to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Extended Vision Reading Glasses?

Extended Vision Reading Glasses use digitally surfaced lenses to provide clear focus across a range of distances—not just at one fixed point like traditional readers. This means you can read, look at your phone, check your computer, and glance around the room without taking your glasses on and off.

Do I need a script to order Extended Vision Reading Glasses?

No prescription is needed. EV Readers are available in standard reading powers from +1.00 to +3.00. Simply select the power that works best for your near vision needs.

I have a prescription. Can I use my Rx Script to order "Custom Rx" Extended Vision Reading Glasses?

Yes! If you have a prescription, we offer Custom Rx Extended Vision lenses that combine your prescription with our extended vision technology. This gives you the benefits of EV Readers customized to your exact vision needs.

When do I wear Extended Vision Readers?

EV6 is perfect for desk work—reading, computer use, and tasks within 6 feet. EV20 works great for home and office activities where you need to see clearly up to 20 feet. EVinfinity is ideal for active lifestyles where you need both near and distance vision.

Do EV Readers have a narrow sweet spot like progressive readers?

No. Unlike progressives, EV Readers provide a wide field of clear vision without the narrow "sweet spot" that requires head tilting and adjustment. The digitally surfaced lenses create a natural viewing experience.

Why are EV Readers so expensive?

EV Readers use the same freeform digital surfacing technology found in premium prescription progressives. Each lens is precision-crafted in California to create the extended vision zones. While more expensive than drug store readers, they're a fraction of the cost of prescription progressives.

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The EV Difference

More than readers.
Better than progressives.

Progressives require a prescription, custom fitting, and an adaptation period. Drug store readers are one-size-fits-none. EV Readers sit in the sweet spot: premium extended-vision lenses in ready-to-wear frames, crafted with the same care as custom eyewear.

  • Digitally surfaced lenses
  • Premium anti-reflective coating
  • Scratch-resistant treatment
  • UV protection
  • 1-year warranty
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