ThinOpticsUniversal Pod Case + Rectangular Reading Glasses
P**A
Almost perfect
I have mixed feelings about these glasses.Optically they are on par with my EyeBuyExpress glasses. And they weight nothing. And the carrying case and method of tucking them away works exactly as advertised. And they are so thin that it is very easy to clean them.My only problem is that I can't find a way to hold these properly if I am reading off my computer, that is, if I am looking straight. If I am reading downwards these work beautifully. If I am lying down reading a Kindle or watching movies on a tablet, these work magnificently.They are also great in the dark because it's very easy to orient the case by touch and tuck them away without touching the glasses. With regular glasses I always end up smudging them while trying to put them away in the dark.I can't blame the glasses because for all I know it could be the shape of my nose, but it just nags me that I can't use them in all three scenarios.As for the warranty, there was an insert warning me to go to their website to register them, that only took a few seconds.If these things fit your nose for your use scenarios, you will probably be happy with them. I obviously don't need to buy more since the warranty is for life, but if I were to buy these for somebody else I would rather go with a pair of EyeBuyExpress glasses.Update: out of curiosity I tried to wear these over a band aid. This solved the issue reading off my computer, and I don't have to re-position them at all while lying down. I am guessing my particular problem was either the shape of my nose, or the oiliness of my skin, or maybe a combination of of both.Update: I have been averaging 2-4 hours a day wearing these without any issues but I still prefer to wear them with the band aid. I am upgrading my review to 5 stars because I am actually very happy with them.Update (9/17/2016): One of the nose pads broke :-( I don't even know how it happened. What I do know is that it took less than five minutes to order a free replacement, and I am now wearing them just 3-4 days since I made the warranty claim. So yes, they do send you a fresh pair if they break. And yes, I am still putting 2-4 hours a day of use with these, they are great (as long as they fit your nose).
J**E
Extremely usable and effective product. Consider charging issues when placing on a phone case.
These are really nice little readers. That's the TL;DR version.Here's the details...I have very expensive, very complex prescription glasses. They're also progressive bifocals, and do a very nice job overall. But they were designed for computer use, with secondary use for close-up reading and long-range vision; I do 90% of my looking at a distance of about 15-18", and don't usually need much further, or much closer. But I do some electronics bench work, which requires very close inspection, and own a great many older books with VERY tiny type. I have some serviceable clip-on readers, but these looked even better since I can carry them with me all the time and not lose them.They're a little weird to wear at first, since the little nosepieces have serrations on them to hold them in place. It's the eyeglass equivalent of having a cat lick you, as they feel very rough, almost sharp against your skin. You get used to them real quickly though. But I can wear them along with my expensive and complex bifocals and they work absolutely beautifully to read teeny little print with no weird effects like colored borders or fisheyeing.The extremely thin and lightweight case sticks to your phone case (or whatever) with a thin strip of double-sided tape. One piece is installed on the case and just requires you peel the backing and stick it on the phone. That worked perfectly and the tape sticks VERY tightly. I found out how much of an issue this was when I stuck it to the back of my phone case, forgetting that I use Qi wireless charging. One charger still worked okay through the glasses and my regular phone case, but the one on my nightstand wouldn't. I use Qi charging because the USB port on my previous phone wore out and I couldn't charge it anymore, so I avoid putting stress on that $%#!@ port if I can avoid it. So I had to remove the glasses from my phone case, which required very careful slicing and prying with my razor-sharp pocket knife to get it loose.This leaves extremely sticky residue on your phone case and on the glasses case, that needs to be removed before you can apply the handy spare strip of tape they give you with the glasses. Some denatured alcohol and a non-woven bench wipe removed this with a little effort, and I have since replaced the case on the FRONT of the phone instead of the back. So far, it works okay. It complicates some methods of standing the phone up for watching a video that I used to use, but that's okay too, as I have some wonderful pen-and-stylus combos with a built-in phone stand that fix that neatly. We'll see how things go over time, but as far as I can tell, this product is a win, and I've already recommended them to someone.
N**.
Amazing!
These spectacles are fantastic! I recommend them to everyone I meet!
M**N
Small and convenient.
I really like these, so I ordered another pair. And now I don't have to carry my bulky reading glasses around with me. I like the fact that I can attach them to the back of my smart phone. The only downside of that is that now I can not use wireless charging, but that is no big deal. I still have regular reading glasses to use at home, but use these when at the store so that I can read smaller print on products. The only downside Ii can see is that these may easily be scratched. All in all, I like them and I will definitely order these again.
J**M
Really, really, really neat.
These reading glasses are amazing. The case fits on the back of your cell phone nicely and is about 1/8 of an inch thick, including the glasses. I think the glasses are about 1/16th of an inch thick if that, and super lightweight. They also grip your nose very well and will NOT fall off. I showed my mom and did a short video of me shaking my head vigorously in every direction and they stayed firmly in place, she was impressed too. They are very comfortable, and I tested them reading a pretty small font bible for about 3 hours and they did perfectly. HIGHLY recommended if you are tired of having to use your phone's camera every time you go into a restaurant in order to read the menu. These are very, very well done. They are so thin you can use them as a bookmark, they're worth buying.UPDATE: Still awesome, everyone asks where I got them when I use them. Absolutely fantastic product. Of Note, I've had mine a couple months now and did not experience any of the "easily scratchable" issues I've read of in some of the other reviews. Get the case so you can keep them on your cell phone, trust me.
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