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Bring your prescription to life with our stylish frames. Choose the Ministry of Sight reading glasses you love, take them to your optometrist and they’ll fit your lenses perfectly.

It’s the easiest way to combine your personal style with the precise vision correction you need. With our chic, durable frames you don’t have to compromise on fashion or function. See clearly and look amazing every day.

Fashionable, luxe acetate frames. For men and women. Always free AUS shipping. 100% love guarantee.

  • Green square reading glasses

    Hayley

    I feel surprisingly cute in them and can definitely see myself using them at work on the regular. Who knew reading glasses could be so fashionable?!

    The Standards in Green 
  • Reading glasses for men Australia

    Steve

    Rock stars need reading glasses too!

    The Nerds 
  • Geometric tortoiseshell reading glasses

    Jenny

    I (and everyone else that sees them) LOVE 😘

    The Wolf 
  • Grey rectangular reading glasses for men

    Kevin

    Love them 😍 x

    The Normals in Smokey Grey 
  • Stylish reading glasses for women

    Adriana feat. The Normals

    love them!

    The Normals in Green 
  • Reading glasses for photographers

    Leah

    Love these green ones, The Vintage. I love the round shape. And I love the green colour.

    The Vintage in Green 
  • Black acetate reading glasses for men

    The Standards

    A great every day standard fit for reading glasses.

    The Standards in Black 
  • Round cat eye oversized reading glasses

    Shelley feat. Les Lunettes

    So fashionable, quick delivery and very high quality. I love them and receive so many compliments.

    Les Lunettes in Tortoiseshell 
  • Round chocolate brown lightweight reading glasses for men

    The Mod

    The perfect blend of retro charm and contemporary cool. Their super cool mod shape, adds a dash of vintage but edgy flair to your look.

    The Mod in Chocolate 
  • Five-star review for Ministry of Sight reading glasses

    Dave

    The coolest, best glasses I have owned. I have now purchased 3 pairs so will always be able to find a pair. The entire purchase process from start, to finish was seamless! Thank you :-)

    The Standard in Green 
  • Ministry of Sight reading glasses five-star rating

    Mel

    I'm obssessed with my new readers! From the quality to the price point, the beautiful packaging and quick shipping - an amazing experience! I’ve had so many compliments too!

    The Extras Taupe 
  • Reading glasses for women chocolate brown

    The Mod

    The Mod are the perfect blend of retro charm and contemporary cool. Their super cool shape adds a dash of vintage flair to your look.

    The Mod in Chocolate 
  • 5 star review for clear frames reading glasses

    Seb

    Thanks so much for glasses, I’m really happy. Before I got my pair I was buying from pharmacies and looking for an alternative and there’s nothing out there!

    The Round in Clear 
  • Cool green reading glasses

    Jack

    These square shaped frames are such a great every day standard fit for reading glasses. The square shape suits everyone.

    The Standards in Green 
  • Five-star review for reading glasses with a positive comment on quality and price

    Kate

    Love my new glasses and I get so many positive comments when I wear them. Great quality and price Thanks team!

    The Square in Grey Marble 
  • Rectangular black reading glasses

    Kiki

    These rectangular frames have a wider frame to give you that traditional look, but edgier. Be extra!

    The Extras in Black 
  • Neutral pink rectangular reading glasses

    Jemimah

    Sick of pretending you can see the fine print? Look hot. Read better.

    The Extras in Taupe 
  • 5 star review. Superb quality, great selection. Very happy with the purchase - they look great

    James

    Superb quality, great selection. Very happy with the purchase - they look great.

    The Heptagon 
  • 5 star review new favourite readers

    Tina

    ..I couldn't be happier! Not only do they help me read with ease - no more squinting or eye strain - but they also look incredibly stylish...

    The Square in Tort 
  • Vintage style geometric reading glasses in tortoiseshell

    The Heptagon

    Lucky number 7 sides will make sure you look different to anyone else wearing readers.

    The Heptagon in Tortoiseshell 
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Free Shipping

Free Australia-wide shipping on all reading glasses via Australia Post. No minimum purchase required.

Express and world-wide shipping also available.

100% Love Guarantee

Love your new Ministry of Sight reading glasses or easily return or exchange them with our 30-day happiness guarantee.

Acetate Frames (NOT PLASTIC)

All our frames are thick acetate, which are luxe, durable, lightweight and comfy. Not plastic!

Unlike cheap plastic frames, acetate is strong, flexible, and less likely to break or warp over time. 💪

Being plant-based and biodegradable, acetate is a greener choice for your eyes — and the Earth. 🌎💚

No more headaches. No more squinting,

Reading glasses help stop headaches by reducing eye strain. When your eyes work too hard to focus on close-up tasks, it can cause tension around your eyes and forehead.

The right pair of glasses makes reading, phone use or computer work easier, easing eye fatigue and preventing headaches. They also improve posture, reducing neck and shoulder strain.

No more squinting at your phone, menus, food labels or books.

Our reading glasses are designed to bring clarity back to your everyday.

Read, work and relax without the strain. Say goodbye to squinting and hello to effortless vision in frames you’ll love to wear.

High-Quality Lenses

Our high-quality lenses are scratch-resistant and feature anti-glare protection for clear, comfortable vision.

Choosing your perfect pair

It's important you get the right fit for your glasses. Style. Fit. Function. We’ll show you the way.

Not sure what style to choose, or which frames will fit you best? Start with what you already love. Grab a pair of sunnies or glasses that fit you well - that’s your best reference point for shape and size.

Key Measurements

Every pair of our reading glasses comes with three key measurements to help you find the right fit, LW-BW-TL:

LW Lens Width The horizontal width of each lens (excluding the frame), measured at its widest point.
BW Bridge Width The distance between the lenses (across your nose).
TL Temple Length The length of the arms, from hinge to tip (including the bit that curves behind your ear)

Quick Tips

👀  Check the inside of the arm on your current glasses - most will have three numbers printed on the arm (eg 50-20-140, ie LW-BW-TL). These are your frame's measurements.
👀 Sunnies don’t usually include these, so you might need to break out the tape measure for those old-school stats.
📏 Use these numbers to match up with the fit guide on each of our product pages - and you’ll be looking sharp in no time.

 

Finding your lens power

It's important that you get the right lens power for your reading glasses. We’ll help you find your perfect pair.

What is Lens Power?

Lens power (also called magnification strength) tells you how much help the lenses give your eyes to see things up close. It’s measured in dioptres (D) and for reading glasses comes in + (positive) numbers.

How It Works: 

+1.00 to +1.50  Great if you’re just starting to need a little help with small print.
+2.00 to +2.50 Ideal for more noticeable reading struggles or longer reading sessions.
+3.00 Best for strong magnification needs or serious close-up clarity.


If you're just starting out (you're getting headaches, you're squinting to see, you're holding text at arm's length to read it), try starting with a +0.5 or +1.00 or and adjust based on comfort.

💡 Pro tips

💡You can test different powers with printable reading diopter charts online - or try a few at a local retailer and see what feels best.

💡 You might be able to determine which strength of reading glasses you need by consulting a "lens power by age table" like this:

Age 40-44
Age 45-49
Age 50-54
Age 55-59
Age 61-65

Recommended power +0.5 to +1.0
Recommended power +1.0 to +1.5
Recommended power +1.5 to +2.0
Recommended power +2.0 to +2.5 
Recommended power +2.0 to +3.0 

 

💡If you’ve narrowed it down to two pairs of readers, it’s usually best to choose the one with less magnification.

💡 Non-prescription glasses are designed to work for reading or looking at other things up close, and if you are using them to see far away you should visit your local optometrist to discuss this.

💡 Note that a stronger lens is not always better, so reconsider a lens power that allows you to read something at a comfortable distance.

💡 You might find that you require different lenses for various tasks. If so, have a think about buying several pairs of reading glasses, each with a different strength of lens.

💡 If you're wearing reading glasses to see objects that are very close or very small, you will need stronger strength lenses with higher magnification than what the age-based reading glasses power chart might recommend.

💡 If you’re using reading glasses mainly while on the computer, perhaps choose a lower reading glass power. A lower reading glass power should be used when the viewing distance is longer. A lower strength of our reading glasses work great for computer readers. Keep a pair next to your screen. 

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