Reading glasses for the wide-of-face

coffeehound

All the cheapie reading glasses I’ve tried on seem to be very narrow. Does anyone know of any reasonably-priced options for those of a wider-faced disposition, please?

ivyleaf

I bought some at Boots with flexible hinges. I think they were £30 though.

coffeehound

Thanks I’ll pop in and have a look. If they cost more it might still end up less costly than snapping my way through cheapies

esmy

If you're female, try those designed for men. I have similar problems (wide face/big head!!) and find men's specs a better fit.

coffeehound

Sadly of the unfairer sex — have a big old noggin even by male standards, apparently

jwil

My DH is also looking for some. He was going to try boots, I'd be interested to know if you have any success there!

coffeehound

jwil wrote: »

My DH is also looking for some. He was going to try boots, I'd be interested to know if you have any success there!

Apologies, probably a bit late, but yes, Boots’ reading specs are wider, and decent value at £30 for two as they are good quality.

I only need reading specs infrequently when wearing contact lenses so didn’t want to spend much. Actually found some with flexible arms in a poundshop which did the job, so happy days there

jwil

coffeehound wrote: »

Apologies, probably a bit late, but yes, Boots’ reading specs are wider, and decent value at £30 for two as they are good quality.

I only need reading specs infrequently when wearing contact lenses so didn’t want to spend much. Actually found some with flexible arms in a poundshop which did the job, so happy days there

Thank you, he hasn't gone for any yet, so I'll let him know :beer: