Costa Reading Glasses

Ready-to-wear reading glasses are helpful for people with Presbyopia, which is the normal aging of the lens of the eyes which causes difficulty reading or seeing details up close. They are not helpful for astygmatism, seeing distances, or vision loss that differs in each eye. You can get an idea of what strength you need by printing our guide VIEW & PRINT THE GUIDE, however, that this is not intended to replace an examination by an eye care professional, who can determine eye health and specific vision needs.

“Reading glasses from a drugstore are in fact perfectly safe,” says ophthalmologist Michelle Andreoli, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who notes that over-the-counter reading glasses, including low-cost dollar store option, the problem is the lens quality and frame quality are not near the same that you will get with the Costa reading glasses.

Often times headaches and nausea can result from wearing the wrong prescription of readers or may have optical centers far from your pupil centers. This is why we recommend having an eye doctor specialist do an eye exam

Standard reading glasses are only designed to view objects at close range, which is why bifocals are commonly used to shift between short range and distance vision. Reading glasses are not designed to correct vision problems, and unlike prescription glasses, are not designed for full-time use.

Yes, Costa C-Mates Readers are polarized lenses and feature all the same 580 lens technology similar to the Costa polarized sunglasses.

No the Costa C-Mates glasses are similar to the Flat Top-28 bifocal lens, but only with the high quality Costa lens material.

If you only have a hard time seeing things up close, you might just need reading glasses, which you use whenever you read or use the computer. However, if your vision is blurry enough that you can’t see near or far things, a progressive set of lenses might be a better option.

A lens cleaning solution and our premium microfiber cleaning cloth are your best bets for keeping your Costas in top shape. Keep them in their protective case, away from extreme temperatures (translation: don’t leave them on the dash of your pickup). Regular tightening of your hinge screws will also help maintain your frame. Follow these guidelines and your Costas will help you see what’s out there for years to come.

Just like all other angling equipment, proper maintenance of your Costas is vital in achieving maximum performance and maximum protection.  To keep your Costas in great condition and to get the most out of them in your time on the water, follow these simple steps.
Rinse:  Take your Costas and run them under some lukewarm water to rinse away any salt, sunscreen or other unwanted debris.
Clean:  Take a dash of mild soap and lightly apply it to the lenses. Use your fingers to gently spread it across the lens and cover the full surface.
Rinse again:  Once you’ve applied the soap, run your Costas under water again ensuring that all residue is removed.
Dry:  For the final step, take your microfiber cloth and gently dry your Costas. Make sure to do this thoroughly!

The average cost of Costa reading glasses in polycarbonate clear lenses are $199.00 and with a clear real glass reading lens is $249.00

The average cost of Costa polarized C-Mates sunglasses is $224.00

At present time we are not stocking the Costal Optical line and C-Mates readers, so it will take about two weeks to ship your order A.R.O.