In a word, yes. It just happens to be a fact that more people are searching for reading sunglasses online than for tinted reading glasses even though they are, in fact, the same thing. Of course, shoppers are also searching for sun readers though they are more likely to find pages relating to the well known UK newspaper than something they can wear to shield their eyes from the sun!
It is no great surprise that reading sunglasses are a seasonal product. Having got Christmas and New Year out of the way, shoppers are dreaming of lazy spring and summer days on holiday lounging by the pool, or on the beach, catching up on reading all the books they have been promising themselves to read but haven’t quite got round to yet. Reading sunglasses are the ideal way to be able to read, or carry out any other close-up activity in the sun. They have also become another holiday fashion accessory – as important as packing your colour-co-ordinated beach wear, swimsuits and beach bags. Consequently, reading sunglasses are available in a multiple array of styles and colours, and of course magnifications, so that you can look good whilst reading your book.
There are essentially two types of sun reading glasses available as follows:
Bifocal Tinted Readers
Bifocal glasses only have the lower part of the lens magnified; the rest of the lenses are polarized for long distance and protection from the sun.
Full Reading Sunglasses
These glasses have fully magnified lenses with UV polarised lenses throughout for protection from the sun.
Whether you select bifocal or full reading lenses is largely a matter of personal preference and for you to decide. However, it is a good idea when selecting bifocal lenses to check whether the magnified part of the lens is large enough for your purpose. You might consider that you need a large focal area for other close up activities such as knitting or gardening, for instance.
Of course, reading sunglasses are not just a stylish fashion item for men and women but perform a serious role in protecting the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. In this respect, it is important to ensure you have an eye test carried out from a qualified optician to ensure you select the correct magnification for your eyes in order to avoid causing any long term damage whilst enjoying yourself in the sun.
Marie Coggin is a Director of Snazzy Specs [http://snazzyspecs.co.uk]. Snazzy Specs is a leading online retailer of fashion reading glasses and reading sunglasses for men and women.