However, when you think of sunglasses, you probably think of regular sunglasses without any lens strengths. Did you know there are more options? If you wear a pair of reading glasses, you can combine these with sunglasses and enjoy better focus no matter where you are.

This guide breaks down the major differences between bifocal style reading sunglasses and fully magnified reading sunglasses so you can decide which pair is best for you. 

What Are Bifocal Style Reading Sunglasses?

Bifocal style reading sunglasses are an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of a sunglass, including UVA-UVB lens protection, while incorporating a small reader segment into the sunglass lens. Bifocal readers have unmagnified lenses containing a “bifocal style” single powered reading glass insert located on the lower portion of the lenses.

What Are Fully Magnified Reading Sunglasses?

Fully magnified reading sunglasses are sunglasses and readers in one. They contain the magnification strength you need throughout the entire lens while also providing all the benefits of a sunglass, including UVA-UVB lens protection for your eyes. These types of lenses aren’t separated into two segments like bifocal style readers are, but you can still wear them all day for ease and work.

UVA-UVB Lens Protection

Reading sunglasses are also excellent ways to protect your eyes from harmful UVA-UVB rays from the sun. Sunglasses are a stylish way to stay safe all year long.

Plus, sunglasses are a fantastic way to keep your eyes feeling great. If you’re outdoors often in bright light, you may have to squint your eyes in order to see, and bright lights can be painful to our eyes. Sunglasses help darken this light, supporting your eyes so that you can enjoy more of the outdoors, squint-free.

Picking the Best Option for You

There are a few things to know to help you choose between bifocal style reading sunglasses and fully magnified reading sunglasses. 

Let’s talk about how you can find the best option for you. 

Things To Know About Bifocal Style Reading Sunglasses

Bifocal style reading sunglasses are great for those who aren’t going to be reading all day. They have an upper portion you can look through when interacting with others, working on projects, and using your distance vision. The lower portion is great for reading, writing, or focusing on smaller objects up close. 

If you tend to adjust your focus throughout the day between objects that are farther than those nearby, bifocal style readers are a great option! 

It’s important to note that those new to bifocal style readers might need a short adjustment period. You may have to train yourself to look through the correct lens portion at first.

Things To Know About Fully Magnified Reading Sunglasses

Fully magnified reading sunglasses are great for those who like to wear their reading glasses all day but work outdoors or spend time outside often and want sun protection as well. Sunglasses and readers in one are convenient and a great way to help you see up close.

Choosing Your Reading Glasses Strength

Whether you decide a pair of bifocal style reading sunglasses is right for you or that fully magnified reading sunglasses are the best option, you’ll need to determine the reading glasses strength you need.

Here are a few easy ways you can do this at home:

Print off this diopter chart and hold it 14 inches away from your face. Make sure you’re not wearing any reading glasses during this process. Start reading at the very top line and move down the list until you reach a line you can read clearly without the help of reading glasses. 

Once you find a line you can focus on, look at the corresponding reading glasses strength beside it. It will be in the form of a number and a plus sign. This may be the reading glasses strength you need in your reader reading sunglasses.

For more resources on how to find the best reading glasses for you, this guide to buying reading glasses can help.

Sun Protection for All Your Vision Needs

The best part about wearing reading sunglasses is the UVA-UVB protection available. Plus, with Readers.com®, there are tons of fashion-forward styles to choose from. Pick a bold frame or one to wear every day and enjoy better focus all year-round! 

Cheerful. Classic. Bold. Our newest collection of reading glasses just launched, and it’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and your vision into focus.

We’re proud to introduce the Disney x Foster Grant® readers collection, now available at Readers.com®!

These five new reader styles pay varying degrees of tribute to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Whether you prefer a subtle nod to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse or want to proudly share your love of the famous Disney duo, this collection has something for everyone!

All Disney x Foster Grant® styles have scratch-resistant fully magnified lenses, are available in powers +1.25 to +3.00, and include a coordinating drawstring microfiber pouch. From black and white Mickey Mouse sketches to Minnie Mouse’s stylish big red bow, these Disney readers will transport you back to a simpler time and place.

The Celebration

A round metal frame with Mickey Mouse head cutouts on each temple is a subtle way to show your love of Disney! Available in a wine or rose gold frame color option.

The Dreamer

A bolder frame option, The Dreamer’s cat eye frame proudly showcases either a red Minnie Mouse bow print on a navy blue frame or a black crystal frame with a Mickey Mouse print.

The Iconic

A timeless Mickey Mouse sketch print appears on the inner temples of this frame, and you have the choice of a crystal grey or black solid frame front. A classic retro square shape, this style is perfect for men and women.

The Imagination

Whether you choose the black or red frame option, this rectangular style features a red inner temple with a fun Minnie Mouse bow print.

The Wonder

This classic round frame is available in brown tortoise or a navy blue frame with a bow print on the red inner temples. The best part? Both styles feature metal rivets in the shape of the classic Mickey Mouse head for a touch of cheer!

The Animation Pouch

Available in two prints, this playful drawstring microfiber pouch can help keep any pair of readers dust- and damage-free when not in use!

Shop the Disney x Foster Grant® Collection ›

Right now, we’re all missing seeing our loved ones on a regular basis, dinners out with friends, and impromptu backyard gatherings with neighbors.

As the world holds their breath in anticipation of how the rapid spread of COVID-19 will impact us all, we are individually and collectively making a difference by committing to washing our hands regularly and frequently, practicing social distancing, and avoiding groups when possible.

Although we may feel isolated, there are many ways we can remain connected! From group chats and FaceTime sessions to leaving Facebook messages and sending old fashioned mail, checking in on those near and dear to us is more important now than ever.

Spreading happiness beyond our four walls is a core piece of the Readers.com® mission. Amid the impact COVID-19 has had on all of our lives, we remain committed to #SpreadingHappiness into the world and standing by you during this uncertain time.

We’ve designed four printable greeting cards to make it easy to send some happiness to someone without having to leave your home!

Printable Greeting Cards

Simply choose your favorite (or favorites), click the button below each to open up the printable card, and print at 100% scale!  Write a heartfelt note inside to let the recipient you know you’re thinking of them, and send it on its way!

Card 1: Sending Happiness Your Way

Card 2: Just a Note

Card 3: Happy Thoughts

Card 4: Hello

So, what frame shape should you be wearing? Answer a few questions about your wine and book genre preferences and we’ll tell you!

These fully magnified styles are exclusive to Readers.com® and offer elevated frame designs and lens features not found on our other styles, such as:

• Dual-sided anti-reflective coating
• Smudge-resistant and scratch-resistant lenses
• 99% UVA/UVB protection

And all styles come with a felt glasses pouch for safekeeping!

Meet the Foster Grant® for Readers.com® Collection

The Brock

Frame overview:

• Rectangle frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Striped color fade options
• Unique temple design
• Hidden spring hinges

Shop The Brock >

The Bryson

Frame overview:

• Browline frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Metal and plastic frame
• Classic tortoise and stripe color options
• Spring hinges

Shop The Bryson >

The Gillian

Frame overview:

• Browline frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Metal temple accents
• Adjustable nose pads
• Spring hinges

Shop The Gillian >

The Hannah

Frame overview:

• Square frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Pastel frame colors
• Keyhole bridge
• Spring hinges

Shop The Hannah >

The Harvey

Frame overview:

• Square frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Matte plastic frame, metal bridge
• Solid frame front, tortoise temples
• Spring hinges

Shop The Harvey >

The Heather

Frame overview:

• Cat eye frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Pastel two-tone color fade color options
• Spring hinges

Shop The Heather >

The Max

Frame overview:

• Retro square frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Two-tone color fade options
• Spring hinges

Shop The Max >

The Nina

Frame overview:

• Cat eye frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Lightweight plastic frame
• Pastel color options with tortoise print
• Spring hinges

Shop The Nina >

The Patty

Frame overview:

• Cat eye frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Lightweight plastic frame
• Gold decorative hinge detailing
• Spring hinges

Shop The Patty >

The Ronnie

Frame overview:

• Square frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Stainless steel front, plastic temples
• Adjustable nose pads
• Hidden spring hinges

Shop The Ronnie >

The Tristan

Frame overview:

• Round frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Plastic frame front, metal temples
• Keyhole bridge
• Spring hinges

Shop The Tristan >

The Wilson

Frame overview:

• Rectangular frame shape
• Fully magnified lenses
• Stainless steel front, plastic temples
• Adjustable nose pads
• Spring hinges

Shop The Wilson >

To help you find that pair of glasses you swore you had a few minutes ago, we created this guide and flowchart on places you may have left your reading glasses. We also share tips on preventing losing your glasses again. Let’s get started:

1. On Your Face.

Gotcha! You should have seen this one coming. It happens in all the movies, but not to anyone real. Now move on to the rest of the possible locations.

But seriously, are they on your face?

2. By a Book.

Where do you read? In your bed? On a La-Z-Boy? Outside? Check there. It’s very likely that you took your glasses off to read, especially if you’re nearsighted and are thus comfortable with images at close distances. If you wear reading glasses, you might have left them at this scene of the crime once you were done. Check there, and then check inside the book. Slim reading glasses can double as bookmarks.

3. On Your Shirt Pocket.

You have two pairs of glasses: reading and regular. When you use one, you store the other clipped on your pocket, because you haven’t gotten around to getting a glasses case. And it just so happens…you changed shirts earlier today. Or it escaped you to remove them from your shirt last night. Go, ravage your wardrobe, scrounge your room, and dig through the hamper. Your glasses are in there somewhere, they’ve gotta be.

4. In The Bathroom.

If you’ve washed your face or showered in the past 24 hours, and hopefully you have, you presumably didn’t do it with your glasses on. You left them in the bathroom.

5. At Your Computer.

Youre reading this, so you’re at your computer. Are they right by your fingertips? Or perhaps you’re reading this on a mobile phone — hurry, check your computer. If you’re like me, nearsighted, taking your glasses off when using the computer can be a good rest for the eyes.

6. On Your Dog.

Do you have a dog? Do you like cute things? If so, you’ve put your glasses on your dog. It might have been today that you did that. Or maybe it wasn’t today, but your glasses have been growing on your dog, and he’s taken the initiation to improve his eyesight. Good for him, but how did he know his prescription?

Lost My Glasses Flowchart

How did you do? If the above ideas didn’t solve the problem, try using our “Where did I leave my readers?” flowchart below to track down those glasses. Because we understand glasses struggles.

If you found your readers, good for you! If not, check out our huge selection of reading glasses and snag a pair for every room in the house.

How to Not Lose Reading Glasses

Now that you’ve located your missing glasses or readers, let’s cover a few tips on how to avoid losing your readers again in the future:

• No matter where you think you’ve put them, always check the top of your head first! Even if they’re not there, at least you don’t feel silly when that’s the 5th place you’ve checked. There’s nothing worse than asking someone if they’ve seen your glasses when they’re sitting atop your head, or worse, on your face.
• For those who are just as forgetful as me in this area, you may want to invest in a reading glasses chain. They’re inexpensive and come in a variety of colors and styles. You can get a basic black nylon strap or a more feminine beaded chain that can serve as an accessory to an outfit.
• A less conspicuous route would be to train yourself to keep them in their case, which more specifically should be kept in the same place every time. Designate a pocket in your purse or a place on your nightstand to keep the case where it is convenient. I am often too tired to get up and put my glasses away before falling asleep so I just leave them out on my nightstand. A better idea is to keep the actual case right there as well so that if you read or watch television in bed, you can just reach over and put your glasses away.
• Another helpful idea when using your glasses case is to choose a glasses case that stands out. Look for one with a distinctive pattern or color so that you don’t have to dig through a large purse or search all over your room to find it.

Makeup readers serve many purposes. They are great for fine print, browsing the web, cooking new recipes, and completing daily tasks.

However, when it comes to applying makeup, many women would say they rely on magnified vanity mirrors versus reading glasses. This is understandable since standard reading glasses can get in the way.

While vanity mirrors are a great option for applying makeup at home, what about when you’re traveling or at the office? We suggest opting for a pair of makeup reading glasses. Yes, you read that right, glasses specifically designed for applying makeup!

How to Use Makeup Readers

When shopping for makeup reading glasses you will come across a few different designs. A common design for a pair of makeup readers is a frame with a swiveling lens allowing you to see clearly while you apply your makeup. When using this design simply swivel the lens to the eye you are not working on while you apply makeup to the opposite eye.

Like traditional reading glasses, makeup readers are designed to fit your lifestyle and eliminate struggle. So as you begin your search for the perfect pair of makeup readers it is important to find frames that you are comfortable using.

Types of Makeup Reading Glasses

The Carrie Makeup Reader

The Carrie Makeup Reader is designed to allow you to use your reading magnification while simultaneously applying makeup in a mirror. Simply switch the swiveling lens when you need to do the other eye! The lens is fully magnified in powers up to +3.00.

The Kellyn Makeup Reader

The Kellyn Makeup Reader features a swivel lens that allows you to apply makeup to one eye while seeing with clear vision from the other eye! Available in powers +1.00 to +3.50* and three tortoise colors.

Makeup readers will enhance your beauty routine in no time! You may even find yourself storing multiple pairs around your house, office, purse, and car. No judgment here! Use our helpful guide on wearing makeup with glasses for more expert tips.

Determining Your Power for a Makeup Reader

The standard reading distance is 12-18 inches. With this in mind, you should consider how close you typically stand to the mirror when applying your makeup. The further away you stand from the mirror the lower your power should be, and the closer you stand to the mirror the higher your power should be.

Never bought reading glasses before? No problem! You can easily find your reading glasses power by using our free Power Finder tool.

Shop Makeup Readers ›

Share this Image On Your Site

<p><strong>Please include attribution to Readers.com with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href=’//www.readers.com/blog/readers-for-every-style/’><img src=’//www.readers.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rea-Blog-ForEveryStyle-01.jpg’ alt=’Reading Glasses for Every Style | Infographic by Readers.com’ width=’700px’ border=’0′ /></a></p><br /><br /><p>

We’ve created a collection of reading glasses perfect for The Entertainer. Here you’ll find styles inspired in shape and name by some of our favorite actors, musicians, movies, and shows.

How charming! A half frame reader like The Charm has a high bridge and is commonly worn further down your nose to keep your distance vision unobstructed while providing you with the magnification you need for reading. 

Don’t miss the action!  Looking for a pair of readers that you can keep on while reading and watching a show? We recommend a pair of bifocal readers like The Actor Bifocal. Not to mention — a classic round frame never goes out of style! 

Bifocal readers have unmagnified lenses which also contain inserts with the magnification of your choice in the lower portion of the lenses.

If retro is your style, we recommend a style like The Draper with fully magnified lenses and a retro square frame.

Heading to the drive-in or projecting a movie outside? Choose a pair of reading sunglasses like The Geller Reading Sunglasses with the magnification of your choice throughout the lens.

Shop the entire Entertainer Collection to find the perfect pair for your entertaining needs!

Disclaimer: All references to “bifocals” herein refer to readers having unmagnified lenses containing a “bifocal style” single powered reading glass insert located in the lower portion of the lenses.

As you look back on the summers of your childhood, you’ve likely attended a fair or two. Fairs often signal the end of summer and the impending new school year. While there are thousands of fairs across the United States every year, these 10 states continue to have the largest attendance numbers. From mind-blowing food to livestock education, here’s a quick breakdown of the top ten biggest state fairs* in America.

1. State Fair of Texas (2.25 million visitors)

The old saying “everything is bigger in Texas” is especially true of its fairs. The State Fair of Texas runs for an impressive 24-day span, and welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually. Big Tex, the official icon of the State Fair of Texas, greets visitors as the enter the gates and begin their adventure at the largest state fair in America.

Held in Dallas at Fair Park, a registered National Historic Landmark, this fair is more than just food and rides. Attendees can expect to learn about the Lone Star State’s rich history and traditions through educational exhibits on agriculture and livestock, as well as art, culture, and science museums.

As with any state fair, you’ll find loads of midway rides, attractions, live music, events, and all the fried food you could ever want. Throughout the duration of the fair, you can also attend the Texas Auto Show, and football fans can attend several collegiate football games at Cotton Bowl Stadium, located inside Fair Park.

2. Minnesota State Fair (2 million visitors)

Commonly referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” The Minnesota State Fair is the second largest fair in America. Since the first official fair in 1859, Minnesotans and other Midwesterners visit the Minnesota State Fairgrounds each year to celebrate the history of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Most famous for Sweet Martha’s Cookies, Tom Thumb’s mini donuts, deep fried cheese curds, The Pronto Pup corn dog, and turkey legs, the Minnesota State Fair has 300+ concession booths offering 500+ food options. Keep an eye out for the official mascot of the fair: Fairchild the gopher.

3. The Big E (1.5 million visitors)

Also known as the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E includes all 6 New England States: Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The fair is held in Massachusetts and hosts “state days” that allow each state to showcase their individual history and traditions. The Big E has fried just about any food imaginable, and has all the traditional fair food staples. Don’t forget to end your meal with a Big E Cream Puff, the fair’s signature dessert!

4. The Great New York State Fair (1.2 million visitors)

In 1841, the United States held its first state fair in Syracuse, and that fair evolved into the Great New York State Fair in 1967. Multiple music stages make for some of the best summer lineups with performances by both new and seasoned artists!

Visitors will be happy to know that the Taste NY Marketplace will once again be back! Attendees will sample food and beverage products made right in New York State. The fair kicks off in late August and will conclude in early September.

5. Tulsa State Fair (1.15 million visitors)

You may be thinking that Tulsa isn’t a state… and you’d be right. Oklahoma has two state fairs each year, the Tulsa State Fair and its smaller rival, the Oklahoma State Fair. What began as the Tulsa County Free Fair has evolved into Oklahoma’s biggest family event of the year! The Tulsa State Fair runs for eleven days and hosts educational experiences, along with good ol’ fashioned family fun! To kick off the fair, Disney on Ice will perform in the Pavillion!

6. Arizona State Fair (1.14 million visitors)

The Arizona State Fair was established in 1905 with the intent of being a gathering place for the community. Growing to over one million attendees annually, people from all corners of the state come together during this three-week fair.  With numerous concerts, live entertainment, festival rides, fair food, and educational exhibitions, this southwest state fair takes place in Phoenix at the beginning of October.

7. Iowa State Fair (1.13 million visitors)

The Iowa State Fair is the largest event in the entire state and celebrates Iowa’s agriculture,  industry, entertainment, and achievement. This fair is even claimed to be the inspiration for a novel and three movies! Rated as one of the best state fairs in the nation, the Iowa State Fairgrounds gates welcome more than a million local, regional, and international visitors annually.

On top of free entertainment and attractions, the Iowa State Fair offers a wide variety good eats, including their 50+ “mobile food on a stick” options!

Fun fact: Iowa’s State Fair is home to the world-famous Butter Cow, weighing about 600 pounds and standing 5.5 feet tall, a tradition started in 1911 that has been carried on by only five sculptors over the years.

8. Wisconsin State Fair (1.03 million visitors)

The Wisconsin State Fair occurs for eleven days each year at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Take a ride on the Wonderfair Wheel (North America’s largest traveling Ferris Wheel), browse art exhibits, wander through Exploratory Park, or visit the House of Moo to learn more about Wisconsin’s dairy industry.

If you find yourself heading to the fair this August, be sure to try their famous cream puffs! According to the Wisconsin State Fair website, the puffs have been sold since 1924, and an average of 350,000 are consumed annually. The Sporkies, the Wisconsin State Fair annual food competition, tests out some of the newest foods featured at the fair. Looking to try something new? The Crazy Grazin’ days allow you to sample smaller portions of food at 50+ vendors.

9. North Carolina State Fair (1.01 million visitors)

Hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina, The North Carolina State Fair highlights the state’s agriculture through both educational and interactive exhibits. The fair features rides, numerous competitions ranging from graphic design to horse shows, and flaunts entertainment events, including their Folk Festival. There’s 100+ free things to do at the fair, as well as new food options, and is a perfect fall activity for the whole family!

10. Washington State Fair (1 million visitors)

The Washington State Fair has just over one million attendees annually, and has grown significantly since the very first fair in 1900. Originally the Valley Fair, later the Puyallup Fair, and eventually the Washington State Fair, this fair may have held several names, but its mission has not changed: providing an experience centered on animals, agriculture, and education.

As fair-goers “do the Puyallup” they can participate in farming simulations; watch rodeos, parades, and stunt shows; listen to free music and a knockout concert series; and view firework shows on Friday nights! If you’re lucky enough, you might get to meet Big Washington, the fair’s elusive bigfoot mascot!

*Please note that we only included state fairs, and did not include county fairs, etc.