Extended Vision™ Reading Glasses
More Than Readers,
Better Than Progressives
Reading glasses custom made for how you need to see
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
The Screen
EV6™
18" to 6 feet
Optimized for the digital world. Crystal clarity from your phone to your monitor to the person across the desk.
Work from home. Code. Design. Create.
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The Room
EV20™
20" to 20 feet
See your whole space. Read a book, watch TV, have dinner with friends—all without reaching for different glasses.
Live at home. Cook. Read. Connect.
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The World
EVinfinity™
Near to infinity
From the scorecard in your hand to the flag on the green. Near vision when you need it, distance when you don't.
Play outside. Golf. Fish. Explore.
Shop EVinfinity →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.
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.
Shop by Brand
Four iconic brands. One clear vision.
Shop styles from your favorite brands fitted with Extended Vision lenses made to your measurements.
Customer Reviews
What our customers are saying
2nd Pair - Great Experience Both Times
2nd pair - same great experience. Consistency matters.
Great glasses…yet again
This is my fourth pair from Lens and Frame and their EV Readers are amazing. Highly recommend this company.
Great
Great job.
Outstanding Exlerience
Even before I received my glasses, the customer service and communication were great. As someone who probably needs a prescription, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the effectiveness and usability of...
Great looking and functional pair of glasses
Perfect!
These are something that you really don’t know how much you need, until you’re wearing them. They’re a game changer for me!
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.
From the Journal
EV Readers, Explained
How EV Readers Work: The Technology Behind Extended Vision
Discover how Extended Vision Readers use digitally surfaced lenses to give you clear vision from 18 inches to infinity — no more switching glasses.
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Introducing Extended Vision™ reading glasses: an innovative approach to solving an old problem
Reading glasses have been around for 400 years. Not much has improved over the centuries... they function the same way they always have: to sharpen your focus...
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A Different Way To Reader
Want Something Different? Get Something Different. Extended Vision reading glasses are different. In fact, there’s nothing else like them without a...
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How to Choose the Right Extended Vision Reader
If you’ve ever wondered why your reading glasses work great for your phone but fall apart when you look at your computer screen—or why your progressives feel...
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The Great Glasses Shuffle: Why You're Exhausted From Taking Your Readers On and Off
We Need to Talk About Your Glasses You know the routine. You're at brunch with friends, catching up over eggs and coffee. Someone shares a photo on their...
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Which EV Reader Is Right for You? EV6 vs EV20 vs EVinfinity
The Short Answer If you're not sure which EV Reader to get, start with the EV6. It covers the distances most people need most often—your phone, your keyboard,...
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EV Readers vs Traditional Reading Glasses: What's the Difference?
The One-Distance Problem Traditional reading glasses do exactly one thing: they help you see clearly at about 14-16 inches. That's the distance from your face...
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EV Readers vs Progressive Lenses: Which Is Right for You?
The Progressive Lens Promise Progressive lenses sound like the perfect solution: reading, intermediate, and distance vision all in one lens. No bifocal line....
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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.
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
Ready for a different way to reader?
Free shipping. Free returns. 1-year scratch warranty.
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