FAQ
1.) Do Sightline progressive reading glasses have magnification at the top?
Yes, they do. Providing magnification at the top of the lens offers maximum comfort and easy adaptation.
A common problem with prescription progressive lenses is that many people have difficulty adapting to them. Sightline has solved this challenge with our unique and patented lens production process. Our lens design was developed with maximum comfort and ease of adaptation in mind.
To achieve this, we designed our lenses with a very subtle power transition. Sightline uses the full height of the lens (called the lens B-dimension) to allow for a smooth and comfortable power magnification transition.
Why not zero magnification at the top?
To design a lens with zero magnification at the top would require a much more abrupt transition to the section of the lens that provides the proper level of magnification. In effect, the lens would be less progressive and closer to a lined bifocal design — which is less comfortable.
Foster Grant previously offered a product called All Day reading glasses with zero magnification at the top. This product has been discontinued, likely because it was difficult for many wearers to adapt to. (February 1, 2021)
Sightline multifocal readers maximize comfort for reading, working on a computer, and other near-vision tasks. We have refined this balance and now have tens of thousands of satisfied customers who enjoy the comfort of Sightline progressive reading glasses.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
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2.) Is there a period of time where I need to get used to Sightline multifocal reading glasses?
No. Our philosophy is simple:
"If you have to adapt, send them back."
Some manufacturers say progressive lenses require an adjustment period. We disagree. Sightline lenses were specifically designed to feel comfortable right away.
Think of them like a pair of shoes — if they aren't comfortable in the store, they probably won't be comfortable at home.
We do offer fit guidlines, and since we use optical quality frames , adjustments can often be made to fine-tune performance.
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3.) I see Sightline Readers on eBay, are the multifocus?
NO.
We do not sell on eBay.
The reading glasses on eBay are not multifocus, they are regular reading glasses that were sold in a brick and mortar retail store chain years ago. That store chain went bankrupt and the glasses you may find on eBay are leftover inventory.
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4.) What if I normally use a quarter diopter, such as +1.75?
No problem — simply round up to the next highest power.
Because Sightline lenses contain multiple powers, you will find a comfortable reading area as you look through the lens.
Some companies advertise quarter-diopter powers, but this is typically achieved by reducing the magnification in the lower portion of the lens rather than providing a true range of useful powers
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5.) Anti-reflective (AR) coating — glare on a Zoom call?
We often receive questions about reducing reflections during video calls.
Regardless of the lenses you use or the coatings applied, reflections can sometimes occur. Proper lighting and screen positioning make the biggest difference.
Here is a helpful article on how to reduce glare during video calls. Put on your Sightline Readers and have a look!
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6.) Who is your main competition?
Foster Grant multifocus reading glasses are our largest competitor. Their products typically use lower-cost "drugstore-style" frames, while Sightline uses optical-quality frames similar to those found in an optical shop.
Foster Grant is owned by Luxottica who you might remember from this 60-minutes report on eyeglasses.
Other competitors include Eyebobs, Caddis, and Peepers. However, the combination of optical-quality frames, patented lenses, and low overhead allows Sightline to offer a great product at an outstanding price.
There are also many low-priced progressive reading glasses sold on Amazon. We have tested many of these and found that most fall way short in both frame quality and lens design. Many are difficult to use because of poor magnification transitions. Here is an interesting video on how so many readers end up on Amazon.
Not all progressive readers are the same, and we stand behind ours with a total satisfaction guarantee and a six-month warranty.
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Any other question, please reach out to use via email, and we will be happy to help.
Our email is: support@sightlinereaders.com