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Scroll down on this page to see our featured extra large optical readers for men. These represent our largest and highest quality men's readers. The reason the widest available readers happen to be better quality isn't because we're trying to sell more expensive glasses. Rather. mass produced cheaper glasses are made in huge huge quantities, so the manufacturers gear their production toward the MOST they can sell. This skews toward wide-average. However, we have curated a collection of the largest, which are prescription grade frames which we then outfit per order with top of the line pristine reading lenses. Most of the style below have an option to upgrade to computer lenses. Big Guy also comes in a bifocal. If you would rather view average-wide readers for under $20, visit here >>

You can skip to our NEWEST XL reading glass, added July 28, 2022

1. BIG GUY- At 6-1/4" wide, Big Guy are the WIDEST, BIGGEST readers we've ever come across. And if that's not wide enough, they have spring hinges to accommodate even larger faces. Exceptional quality lenses and frames meet classic styling.
(Big Guy now also available in bifocal for $10 more >> and and SUN readers >>)

2. IKE- At 6-1/4" wide, Ike are just as wide as Big Guy and have the same height, only the arms are slightly shorter, Ike have150mm temples compared to 160 for Big Guy. Unlike Big Guy, Ike do NOT have spring hinges. . Other than color choices, and temple size, Ike and Big Guy are barely discernible. The shape, thickness of the frame, thickness of the stems, shape of the bridge are so alike we can't tell the difference unless we look at the branding and logo. And we've seen a LOT of glasses.
(Big Guy now also available in bifocal for $10 more >>)

3. SHARP~ At 6" x 1-2/3" they hold the title of second largest men's readers, tied with a few others in this collection. They don't make regular over the counter readers quite this large. In the opinion of the DebSpecs staff, Sharp are the most eloquent. The shiny black & rich tortoise in Sharp give them a more expensive appearance suited for business and formal wear.

4. KING- 6" wide. Our hippest. King size readers are tied for second largest, but at a great price point and with sporty style. King extra large readers feature trending mis-matched temples, spring hinges, crystal clear optical lenses and a cool vibe. $36.95

5. Monte- 5-9/10" wide. A very close third place. Contemporary European style reading glasses with optical frames and lenses in handsome colors. $34.95
6. Gladiator- 6" wide. Most popular. $34.95 Also available with computer lenses for $11 extra.
7. Slam Dunk- 5-3/4" wide. Tied with Gladiator as our third largest. Trendy two tone rectangular frames with spring hinges and crystal clear optical lenses. $36.95

8. Texas Hold Em- $36.95 Also 5-2/3 wide with flexible stems, these readers not only accomodate extra large faces, they deliver on style and color. Notice on the news, awards shows and celebrity blogs how the best dressed guys these days using eyeglasses to infuse color into their fashion.

9. Hollis- $39.95 5-3/4" wide with spring hinges and a slick urban style.

12. New Stride- $39.95 (add $11 for computer lenses) These are 6" wide with spring hinges and simple classic rectangle shape balanced by super cool colors. This is the largest transparent reader we have ever come across! The matte black is also great choice if you like subdued.

13. New Billions- $39.95 These are just ALMOST 6" wide yet a comparatively slim 1-1/2" in height so that even though they're made for wide heads, they're not imposing, and also easier to stare someone down over the top of them. Or...just look across the room over the top of them :)

14. New Rodney- $36.95 5-3/4" wide in cool matte colors, an edgy masculine shape and lightweight, durable material.

15. New Maverick- $39.95 Versatile for looks from sporty to formal with a flattering rectangle shape, spring hinges 5-2/3" x 1-3/4

16. New Roger- $39.95 Hi end, large presence, formal 5-3/4" x 1-2/3"

     In order to understand the concept of multi focal readers, it's best to review why most people over 45 need reading glasses. In a nutshell, reading glasses help us FOCUS whereas magnifiers make object bigger. Normally, we "focus" when light rays converge (or meet) on the retina in the back of the eyeball. Imagine the retina is like a movie screen. The lens in our eye, like the lens of a projector, helps bend the light so it meets there.

     As we get older, the lens loses its shape so the light doesn't bend as it should. If you look at the image, the focus is behind the retina, causing blurriness. This also explains why "newbies" who never before wore reading glasses tend to compensate by holding the object or text farther, which would put the sweet spot right at the retina again. However, our arms can't grown any longer, and that's where readers come into play. The lens of the reading glasses abet the lens in our eye to get those rays to converge at the perfect place on the retina and put everything back in focus.

     Today's vision needs are more complicated than they were 30 years ago. One pair of readers is sufficient to help with reading at a set distance of about 14". However, we tend to view our phones and desktops at farther distances, which would require a different lens strength. Also a wider variety of fonts & resolutions require different focuses. Over the past 10 years there have been various solutions in the over-the counter reading glass market. Before that, people would have to get readers custom made by their optician at the cost of at least $100. Then clip ons & dual bifocals arrived on the scene for under $50. Though we have other solutions, today we wanted to review our selection of multi focal no line readers.

     As depicted in the above diagram, the lenses have three strengths, the strongest located in the bottom. This corresponds to your "regular" reading glass strength that is used to read books, newspapers, and anything held about 14". The two strengths above are weaker, and meant for farther away objects such as mobile phones and i-pads and even looking across your desk. (spying on your co-workers notes!) There is no "line" between the strengths and the shift from one to another is reported to be remarkably comfortable.

     You can also use the different strengths to adjust for font sizes. For example, if the small font is way too tiny for the top of the lens, simply shift your eyes a few millimeters and use the stronger portion of the lens. New technology in lens manufacturing has made it possible to keep the price of these ready-to-wear readers at below $30. At time of writing, 4 styles are available, but we're always on the look out for more.