What does +2.50 mean on these readers?

+2.50 is the magnification at the bottom of the lens, the part you read through. The top of the lens is half that, +1.25, for looking up at things farther away.

Are these true progressives?

They are multifocal readers with a power change from top to bottom, not custom-ground prescription progressives. There is no intermediate corridor tuning or astigmatism correction.

Will they fit a small face?

The lenses are 52mm wide and the frame has a narrow saddle bridge, which the maker says suits thin noses and small or slender heads. There is no adjustable nose pad.

Do they protect against the sun?

The lenses carry 100% UVA and UVB protection. They are clear, not tinted, so they block UV without darkening your view.

The glasses as listed. A case or cleaning cloth is not stated, so plan on your own.

Where is the Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50 cheapest?

At Troy's Readers, for $18.99, as of our latest check.

Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50

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Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50

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Last seen at $18.99 at Troy's Readers on Nov 1.

Our take on the Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50

The Bash Multifocal Reader is a plastic-framed reading glass with progressive-style lenses: the bottom of the lens is +2.50 and the top is half that, +1.25, so you can look down to read and up to see across a room without swapping glasses. The rectangle frame is 52mm wide with a narrow saddle bridge, a shape that suits thin noses and smaller or slender faces, and the spring hinge flexes to take everyday handling. It offers 100% UVA and UVB protection, which most drugstore readers do not. Against single-vision readers it trades a slightly softer top zone for all-day convenience; against premium progressives it is a simple plastic frame with no lens customization.

Best forReaders who want one pair for close work and looking upPeople with thin noses or small, slender facesWearing outdoors where UV protection mattersAnyone who misplaces single-vision readers and wants one pair to keep on

Pros

Progressive-style lens: +2.50 at the bottom, +1.25 at the top
100% UVA and UVB protection
Spring hinges flex instead of snapping
Lightweight full plastic frame
Narrow saddle bridge holds on thin noses and small heads

Cons

Top zone is only half the reading power, so distance vision stays blurry
No anti-reflective coating mentioned
Progressive-style lenses take some getting used to for first-time wearers
Plastic frame and lenses are less durable than metal or premium readers

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From Troy's Readers

Multifocal progressive lenses
Rectangle frame shape
52mm wide lenses
100% UVA & UVB protection
Lightweight full plastic frame with spring hinge
Narrow saddle bridge, great for thin noses and small/slender heads

Materials: High visual clarity plastic acrylic lenses; plastic frames
Fit: Narrow bridge, great for thin noses; great for small/slender heads
Sizing: The power you select is the magnification at the bottom of the lens and is 50% of the strength at the top of the lens (+2.50 = +1.25 at top)
Returns: 90 day free returns
Shipping: Free shipping and free returns for US orders; shipping on your first item, each additional item ships free
Packs: Buy 3 or more and get 20% off

About the Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50

The Bash Multifocal Reader is a pair of reading glasses with multifocal progressive lenses. The lenses are made of clear plastic acrylic. They block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

The frame is a lightweight, full plastic rectangle with a spring hinge. It has a narrow saddle bridge, which suits thin noses and small or slender heads.

The power is the magnification at the bottom of the lens. The strength at the top of the lens is 50% of that. This pair is +2.50 at the bottom and +1.25 at the top.

Power: +2.50 at the bottom of the lens, +1.25 at the top
Lens type: Multifocal progressive
Lens width: 52 mm
Lens material: High visual clarity plastic acrylic
Frame material: Plastic
Frame shape: Rectangle
Hinge: Spring hinge
Bridge: Narrow saddle bridge
Fit: Thin noses, small or slender heads
UV protection: 100% UVA and UVB
Color: Brown

Specifications

Power: +2.50
Color: Brown

Questions and answers

What does +2.50 mean on these readers?: +2.50 is the magnification at the bottom of the lens, the part you read through. The top of the lens is half that, +1.25, for looking up at things farther away.
Are these true progressives?: They are multifocal readers with a power change from top to bottom, not custom-ground prescription progressives. There is no intermediate corridor tuning or astigmatism correction.
Will they fit a small face?: The lenses are 52mm wide and the frame has a narrow saddle bridge, which the maker says suits thin noses and small or slender heads. There is no adjustable nose pad.
Do they protect against the sun?: The lenses carry 100% UVA and UVB protection. They are clear, not tinted, so they block UV without darkening your view.
What is in the box?: The glasses as listed. A case or cleaning cloth is not stated, so plan on your own.
Where is the Bash Multifocal Reader +2.50 cheapest?: At Troy's Readers, for $18.99, as of our latest check.