reading glasses
Coverage of reading glasses in the Nexus archive.
- Eyebobs reading glasses
Eyebobs is a Minneapolis-based eyewear brand known for its distinctive reading glasses. Reporter Kelli Hanson explored the brand to uncover what differentiates their readers. The company operates Monday–Saturday with specific hours listed.
- A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories
A simple pair of reading glasses is boosting productivity in Bangladesh garment factories, transforming workers' lives including that of Ruma Aktar.
- Over half of tested reading specs fail to list key details to prevent eye strain
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found that over half of 17 tested ready-to-wear reading glasses failed to label pupillary distance, a critical detail for aligning lenses to reduce eye strain. The glasses, priced between HK$8 and HK$490, all claimed a presbyopia correction of +2.5 dioptres.
- Breakthrough eye drops could help millions ditch reading glasses - a single $3 dose sharpens vision for up to 10 hours
Breakthrough eye drops priced at $3 per dose may allow millions to stop using reading glasses, with effects lasting up to 10 hours. The treatment sharpens vision and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional vision correction methods.