Foster Grant James Multifocus Reading Glasses

After trying 3 brands of progresive multifocus glasses, this are by far the best - in fact, these are the only ones I use. These work amazingly well for me and the transitions are well done. Other brand transitions are too harsh or not well executed. Well done Foster Grant. Since I have also bought 3 pairs of these Foster Grant on different magnifications maybe I can help you select. I used to have 3 glasses on different spots on my home, car and office, because I need to be able to see at different distances. This happens after your presbyopia advances as you get older. I understand that if you are just starting with this inevitable condition and it has not worsen yet, you might not see the immense benefit of multifocus glasses, simply because you are still able to focus at mid and far ranges. But it is only a matter of time for presbyopia to advance, and only then will you appreciate this magnificent product. This glasses allow me to replace all my 3 pairs of glasses with only one pair, and not have to lower my head to see outside the rim, movement that I truly hate because it makes me feel old. So, this is how I use them: I usually read with 2.50, so I have 2.50 for my room. For going out and general home wearing I found that even thou 2.50 is my reading graduation, 1.75 works best for my home, car, and general use - and let me explain why. They give me the perfect magnification for walking, driving and watching TV (using upper, which is about 1.25 I guess), also the perfect for midrange viewing (about 1.50 I guess), and, though not the perfect close reading magnification, the lower 1.75 magnification still allows me to read labels, restaurant menus, read my cel phone, see products when shopping, see my car dashboard and see what I am holding in my hand. So, thou I read with 2.50, I use 1.75 for all this activities. No more lowering my head, no more keeping 3 glasses around, no more not being able to see everything while going out, no more changing glasses. I feel younger with these. I still keep single focus 2.50 for things like working at the computer, but this multifocus have given me freedom at every other activity. Thank you for selling this glasses.

I have tried twice to order +1.75 and keep getting +2.75 so I have given up. The other pairs I have are excellent and the gradual change in prescription from about +0.5 at the top (looking straight ahead) to +1.75 (or whatever) looking down is perfect for reading and computer work.

As far as correcting vision goes, these are great. The progressive lenses give you three levels of power, which--for a near-sighted person--means I can use them to read or work on a computer and chat with someone across a table but don't have to take them off to drive. Thus, they're much more convenient than typical readers. And, compared to the price of "real" glasses, they're quite bargain.However, you do get what you pay for in terms of longevity. I've had several pair of these. And I like the Foster Grant ones because they look professional. But they will tend to die in one of two ways: 1) the lower portion of the glasses below the lens will crack, or 2) the black will start to fake off. I wore them into a salt-water pool once, and that seemed to really exacerbate the problem. This flaking is aesthetic and can take a while to be noticeable, as it starts with the arms where they contact the ears and works forward. But the first problem is a real issue, as the lens will eventually fall out.Thus, while I like these, they're disposable. I budget 2-3 pair of them per year. That's a hassle, but it's far less than I'd pay for a decent set of legit glasses. So, I'm happy to pay it.

my husband had Lasik 20 years ago and was diagnosed with ocular cancer this year. treatment left him near blind in one eye and with the Lasik, his vision is ever changing and set for distance viewing. these are comfortable, durable, attractive and affordable but allow him to see better for everyday living. scratch resistance and blue light blocking are a huge plus he hates wearing glasses again but this pair he doesn't mind near as much as others we've tried. highly recommend.