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Low strength cheap reading glasses

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AtlasAscendant · 01/03/2026 16:38

Does anyone know where sells reading glasses in powers less than +1 ?

I've just spent ££££ on new glasses but just looking for something cheap for when I'm wearing my contacts. I'm coeliac so have to spend more time studying ingredient lists than I'd like.

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Iamblossom · 01/03/2026 16:39

Temu are great for this sort of thing

dementedpixie · 01/03/2026 16:41

What power are you looking for? Ive seen cheap ones in home bargains but dont know the lowest power they do

Bearsdolovetrees · 01/03/2026 16:42

Amazon. Can get about 10 for a few quid

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Shinyandnew1 · 01/03/2026 16:43

Pound Stretcher do 0.75.

TrentCrimmsflowinglocks · 01/03/2026 16:43

ASDA glasses are very reasonable. I got 2 pairs of varifocal for a total of £120 last year.

AtlasAscendant · 01/03/2026 16:44

The places I've seen them seem to start from +1.50

I think I need max 1 but possibly a bit lower.

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Dearg · 01/03/2026 16:44

Amazon. I found 0.5 with blue light protection - multipacks at less that £20.00

AtlasAscendant · 01/03/2026 16:45

Shinyandnew1 · 01/03/2026 16:43

Pound Stretcher do 0.75.

Ah, great. I shall try there

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AtlasAscendant · 01/03/2026 16:46

TrentCrimmsflowinglocks · 01/03/2026 16:43

ASDA glasses are very reasonable. I got 2 pairs of varifocal for a total of £120 last year.

When I say cheap, I mean less than a tenner :-)

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onelumporthree · 01/03/2026 16:48

I've bought cheap reading glasses from Primark before. About £2 I seem to remember.

AtlasAscendant · 01/03/2026 16:51

So far I've seen reading glasses for sale in Tesco, Home Bargains and B&M but nothing lower than +1.5

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TreesAtSea · 01/03/2026 18:19

Do you have a branch of Sostrene Grene near you? I know you said preferably less than +1, but if +1 would suit they do a variety of styles. I got a +1 pair I really like for £4.50.

TreesAtSea · 01/03/2026 18:20

Poundland also do reading glasses, but I don't know what strength they are.

Everythingwillbeok · 01/03/2026 18:35

Sostrene grene have amazing reading glasses for £5 had mine for 2 years!

helpfulperson · 01/03/2026 20:15

B&M used to do 1.25.

Lookskywalker · 01/03/2026 20:17

Try Amazon.

PippiLongStockingsPigtails · 01/03/2026 20:20

I’ve got a couple of .50 from Shein. They look nice and do the job.

parkezvous · 01/03/2026 21:14

Sostrene green and tiger

kittykarate · 02/03/2026 10:31

I've seen multipacks of 0.5 and 0.75 on amazon - but you do have to click around to find them

www.amazon.co.uk/Kerecsen-Fashion-Reading-Blocking-multiplier_x/dp/B0BGX2YLVS

WearyAuldWumman · 02/03/2026 10:38

My optician told me to pick up mine from a supermarket.

I got my specs (for over contacts) in B&M for a couple of quid at most.

AtlasAscendant · 02/03/2026 12:44

WearyAuldWumman · 02/03/2026 10:38

My optician told me to pick up mine from a supermarket.

I got my specs (for over contacts) in B&M for a couple of quid at most.

Neither the supermarket I tried nor B&M do anything with a weak enough power, hence the question.

I've got a couple of good leads now though

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Johnogroats · 02/03/2026 12:47

amazon - think I spent about £15 for 5 pairs (which I lose around the house!)

VividGoldViewer · 03/03/2026 19:22

EBAY Mens Womens Reading Glasses UV Reader R77

I've just bought a pair in dark blue from.Ebay £3.50. Delighted. They do +1. Hope that helps. They accept returns if not happy

ladygindiva · 03/03/2026 20:34

Pretty sure Primark do 0.5 for £2/3