Though spectacles are worn by people as a fashion accessory, the main goal of these eye wears is to correct vision problems and also to keep your eyes safe from elements. Different spectacle frames and glasses are available in the stores in order to suits the various needs of people. There are sunglasses that are designed to protect your eyes from harmful radiations like UV rays and improve vision in daylight or intense light. Safety glasses help protect the eyes from external elements such as dust. Spectacle frame and glasses that are specifically designed for aesthetics benefits are also available and common these days. Read along for some ideas about spectacle frame and glass used for reading.

What are reading spectacles?

Glasses that help correct near vision disorders and improve sight are called reading glasses. These glasses are also recommended for treating eye stress and the resulting headaches.  These discomforts are caused by excess strain or stress in eyes when they are exposed to bright and intense light for a long time. The reading spectacle frame and glass vary depending on the size of your eyes as well as the condition of your eyes. The glasses are most used by elderly people, but children having sight problems are also prescribed these glasses.

What are the specifications of spectacle frame and glass?

There are two forms of reading glasses. Half eyes stay slightly down the nose and they are smaller but the other form of reading glasses is full frames which have whole lenses made for reading prescription. Strength of reading glasses ranges between 1.00 and 3.50. Hyperopia and presbyopia are two eye disorders that can be corrected using glasses. Reading glasses are bought according to the prescription of the ophthalmologist even though the two forms of these glasses are totally safe. Reading glasses give a great relief to people suffering from visual discomfort. Full frame reading glasses are usually recommended for people with difficulty in reading text even close to their eyes. But for people with minor visual problems, half glasses are preferred.

How much do reading spectacle frame and glass cost?

Most stores offer frames and glasses for reading glasses separately. There are also readymade glasses available. The cost of spectacle frame and glass varies with the specifications of lens. However, the frames can be purchased on customer's interests. The price of frames can vary based on the design, quality and style. The typical price of an ordinary spectacle frame and glass is $6 and it goes up to 30$ or more. Reading glasses of much lower rates are also available but the quality would be compromised.

Choosing the right spectacle frame and glass

Most doctors prescribe custom made spectacle frames and glasses depending on the needs. These days, most people prefer buying readymade spectacle frame and glass that are available in the department stores. The disadvantage of readymade glasses is the specifications of the glasses and the optical center of the lens would be equal for all reading glasses. People with different eye prescriptions for each eye may develop nausea, headaches and eyestrains. Those with strong eye prescriptions require higher spherical corrections which are not provided in readymade spectacle frame and glass. So, it is better to get custom made glasses.