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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 that’s almost entirely devoted to reading glasses, which keeps the cost low and also means you get the benefits of deep expertise. You can shop bestsellers and picks selected by Oprah, as well as more niche items, like reading sunglasses. The site is also built out with helpful features to mimic the in-person shopping experience, including a “perfect pair finder” quiz, virtual try-ons and a vision test chart so you can determine your prescription on your own.  

I loved the quality of the pair I tested—the hinges on the side were flexible and spring-y, so the frame fit comfortably on my face and it was easy to pull the glasses on and off. I just wish the lenses were offered in lower strengths, since I wanted +0.75 but had to settle for +1.0.

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 is a favorite of celebrities, including Eva Mendes and Diane Keaton (both of whom designed their own collections of frames). The brand specializes in all types of readers and you can shop the styles with a 90-day trial—just send back any pair you’re not satisfied with, no questions asked. Shipping is not free, unfortunately, but the overall prices are reasonable. It’s also easy to sort and filter the frames by color, shape and size, and you can easily try on pairs in the “virtual mirror.”

These are the reading glasses I’d wear even if I didn’t actually need readers; I choose a subtly cool blue-black shade with a beautiful matte finish. They were also super comfortable, with soft, flexible hinges. All pairs come with a somewhat thin cloth case, which wasn’t the most stylish but I was willing to overlook that. 

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 love Warby Parker for their regular prescription glasses, their readers are equally stylish and well-made. Many of their bestselling frames can be outfitted with reader lenses, which come standard with UV-blocking, scratch-resistance and anti-reflective coatings built-in (features you often have to pay for with other brands). More than 200 frames are also available for home try-on, so you can sample up to five options at a time. You can also add clip-on sunglasses to certain pairs, and the brand releases new styles if you like to keep your readers fresh and on-trend. 

I wasn’t surprised that I loved the pair I tested: The frames were sophisticated, high-quality and stylish. For an extra $15, I opted for the “Clean My Lenses Kit,” which includes an anti-fog lens spray, microfiber cloth and a microfiber lens pouch. The only negative I experienced: The arms on the frames are very stiff, so I probably need to go into the store to have them adjusted.