ThinOptics Rectangular Reading Glasses

These well-made glasses and case have eliminated the frustration of always having to resort to less than elegant ways to carry reading glasses with me. Typical glasses are too bulky for pockets and inevitably get scratched up from whatever else gets tossed in there. Using one of the temples to hang the glasses on a pocket or shirt collar might work short-term but I always forget they're there after a while and often end up taking them places I wish I didn't (like in a car with the shoulder belt pinching them against me). Taking them out of pockets or from hanging on a shirt also often enough involves the hinges getting tangled up in fabric threads. First world problems? Sure. But it would be good if, instead of having several pairs of reading glasses strategically placed where I'll need them to avoid the portability problem, I can own one pair and safely, conveniently carry them wherever, even backpacking. This pair is that one pair I need. Plus, the optical quality is quite good, no distortion near the periphery, and they don't seem to get scratched. The case fits them like a glove and I hardly notice it's there in my pocket, it's so thin. Probably bombproof, but I haven't run that test yet. The pin for the hinge is a little loose and can start slipping out, but that hasn't created a real problem yet. Last thing, they rest very light on the nose, so no marks means they get the highest marks.

Great quality. Thin and helpful to fit small purses.

UPDATE - 8 MONTHS LATER - I still love them! No problems. am very careful with them and use them for hours a day. Still a 5 star from me.I purchased these glasses about a month ago and I love them. They are stylish and feather-lite. I barely feel them on my face. When folded in their ultra thin case they fit perfectly in my breast pocket of my work coat. I can't stand a bunch of clunky stuff in my pockets, so this was perfect. They are compact and fit just about anywhere. The lenses are very clear, and much better than the cheap readers I was purchasing from the Dollar store and Walmart that had a bit of cloudiness to the lenses. These glasses are high-tech in their construction. They are made from very light weight materials. I wouldn't recommend them for someone who is rough on their stuff. They are delicate and require someone to not abuse them. I am easy on things and I use them multiple times per day. I highly recommend them.

Very thin. Good Looking. Good Size. Not sure about durability. They seem delicate and hope they hold up. Problem with the case hinge pin falling out as I opened the case the first time but I put back. Now I lost the pin one week later ugh. The case is magnetic so I hope that will be enough.

Before I found these, I used to try Foster Grant and other similar reading glasses from the drugstore. What I hated about them is how big they were AND how cloudy the lenses appeared to me. Not so with these babies: I have 4 pairs of ThinOptics Connect readers in different colors just so I can be choosy what pair I grab every day. I wear them with my contacts - never had a problem. They are crystal clear to see through, fit fine (and on a smaller face with narrow temples), and to date (knock on wood) pretty durable (no scratches). They're super lightweight and half the time I don't even know I have them on. The only pair of glasses they compare to in comfort are my rimless prescription progressives. They fit easily in my purse, and I have a pair stashed in my long leather wallet just in case. Buy'em - you won't regret it!

These are stylish, attractive readers. The best part is how thin and lightweight they are—they fit easily into my purse or pocket. They are perfect to have in my purse to read a menu, or a price tag, etc. However, as others have warned, the quality of the lenses aren’t very good. I do not prefer to use them for long periods of reading. I bought two different colors—the tortoise shell, and the light/bright blue, both are pretty for different occasions. I am careful with them as they seem delicate, but I have used them now for several months without incident.

These are amazingly thin and comfortable to wear. The quality is great and the size is even better. The round shape is much better than the rectangle option as there is more coverage for easier reading. They are thin and a bit delicate but that is to be expected for an ultra thin pair of glasses. Even with normal every day use these should last a while.

Light, Compact,......but $50 ??