If you need reading glasses, you know the routine. You pick up the cheapest pair at the drugstore. They feel fine for a moment. Then, a screw falls out or the lens gets scratched. You buy another pair. It's a frustrating cycle of wasting money on junk.
I read all day for work, so I need my glasses to be perfect. Cheap glasses were giving me headaches and making my eyes feel tired. I finally decided to upgrade and invest in a serious pair of anti-blue light readers. It was one of the best decisions I made this year.
Here is my journey from cheap $20 readers to the premium $49 Mozaer Ultralight Spectacles. If you're struggling with your current reading glasses, read this before you buy your next pair.
My first pair cost around $20. They looked decent in the package but lasted maybe three weeks before breaking.
These glasses are everywhere and easy to buy, but they're built to fail. The frames are made of thin plastic, and the screws loosen quickly. Worst of all, the lenses aren't clear—they feel like they slightly warp the image.
If you buy glasses this cheap, you get no support when things go wrong. These businesses usually run on autopilot. You might receive a product, but if you need a refund or adjustment, forget it. They rely on automated phone lines and chatbots. It feels awful to be ignored after you've just spent your money.
I upgraded to a $40 pair. These were better, with thicker plastic or sometimes metal arms. They were comfortable enough—just fine.
Glasses in the $40 range typically last about six months. You're paying for a slightly better build, but this tier still has issues. The lenses scratch far too easily. Clean them once with your shirt, and suddenly they're covered in hairline scratches.
I started noticing how heavy they felt after wearing them for four hours straight. My ears would hurt, and my nose bridge would get sore. They helped me see, but they left me feeling tired by the end of the day. They claimed to block blue light, but my eyes still felt fatigued.