Muse Elle

Turnaround time: 7 to 10 business days | Return policy: 14 days, no questions asked | Insurance accepted: Yes, as well as HSA/FSA | Virtual try-on: Yes | Virtual Rx renewal: Yes

• What’s notable: The virtual “mirror” feature lets you upload your photo and try on frames, and the company offers free shipping and returns.
• What could be better: Glasses with multifocal lenses have a longer turnaround time.

For those seeking a wide range of options and personalization, GlassesUSA boasts an impressive selection. However, this vast inventory can make the shopping experience a bit daunting (I suggest utilizing the sorting tools to help refine your choices). The pricing is quite affordable, with reading glasses available starting at +0.25 strength and going up to +4.0. Additionally, lenses can be enhanced beyond the complimentary basic version to include features like UV protection, anti-glare, and scratch resistance for an added fee of $39. Plus, standard shipping is free, and the brand frequently runs promotions and discounts, making it easy to snag a good deal. 

Peepers Creekside Framing

Turnaround time: 1 to 2 business days | Return policy: 90 days | Insurance accepted: Yes, as well as HSA/FSA | Virtual try-on: Yes | Virtual Rx renewal: Yes

• What’s notable: All the reading glasses cost $29 or less, and correction strengths range from +1.0 to +4.0.
• What could be better: Returns aren’t free (a $4 label fee is deducted from a refund).

Peepers is a brand focused exclusively on reading glasses, allowing them to maintain affordable prices while offering specialized knowledge. Customers can explore popular items and Oprah's curated selections, alongside unique options like reading sunglasses. The website is designed with user-friendly tools to replicate the in-store shopping experience, featuring a "perfect pair finder" quiz, virtual try-on capabilities, and a vision test chart for self-assessing your prescription needs.  

Caddis D28

Turnaround time: 1+ business days | Return policy: 60 days | Insurance accepted: No, but HSA/FSA is accepted | Virtual try-on: Yes | Virtual Rx renewal: No

• What’s notable: Most frames are available in stronger prescriptions like +3.5 and +4.0.
• What could be better: Tinted lenses may take an extra five to seven days to ship.

Caddis demonstrates that reading glasses can indeed be stylish. This boutique-inspired brand offers contemporary, geometric frames, all meticulously hand-measured and inspected by their certified opticians to ensure an impeccable fit. Customers can choose from reading glasses as well as progressive lenses, and their virtual try-on feature stands out as the most user-friendly among all the options I explored. You have the flexibility to adjust lens tint, material, frame size, and other details, resulting in a uniquely tailored pair of glasses. However, be aware that the prices are on the higher side.  

Look Optic Lois Reading Glasses

Turnaround time: 1 to 5 business days | Return policy: 90 days, no questions asked | Insurance accepted: Not listed | Virtual try-on: Yes | Virtual Rx renewal: No

• What’s notable: The frames are made from 100% recycled material, and if you donate or recycle your old frames (from any brand), you’ll receive 25% off a new pair.
• What could be better: Not every style is available in every lens type.

Look Optics has become a go-to choice for celebrities like Eva Mendes and Diane Keaton, who have even created their own exclusive frame collections. The brand offers a wide range of reading glasses and allows customers to shop with a 90-day trial period—simply return any pair you don’t love, hassle-free. While shipping costs do apply, the prices remain quite affordable. Additionally, the website provides convenient options for sorting and filtering frames by color, shape, and size, and you can effortlessly try on different styles using the "virtual mirror" feature.

Warby Parker Fletcher眼镜

Turnaround time: 7 to 10 business days | Return policy: 30 days | Insurance accepted: Yes, as well as HSA/FSA | Virtual try-on: Yes | Virtual Rx renewal: Yes

• What’s notable: The frames are durable and come in wider widths, and the try-at-home program allows you to test out frames before committing.
• What could be better: The readers only go up to +2.75 strength, so if you need more correction, these may not work for you.

If you're a fan of Warby Parker for their stylish prescription glasses, you'll be pleased to know that their reading glasses are just as fashionable and well-crafted. Many of their top-selling frames can be customized with reader lenses, which include standard features like UV protection, scratch resistance, and anti-reflective coatings—benefits that often come with an extra cost from other brands. Additionally, over 200 frames are available for home try-on, allowing you to test up to five styles at once. You can also choose to add clip-on sunglasses to selected frames, and the brand frequently introduces new designs to keep your reading glasses looking fresh and trendy.