ThinOptics Universal Pod Case + Rectangular Reading Glasses

I purchased the ThinOptics Universal Pod Case + Rectangular Reading Glasses specifically for reading in bed while lying on my side, and they have exceeded my expectations. Traditional glasses with arms always shift, press uncomfortably against my face, or even risk breaking when I rest my head on the pillow. These armless reading glasses solve all those problems beautifully.The design is simple yet genius. The flexible nose bridge keeps them comfortably in place, and without arms to get in the way, they stay put regardless of how I position myself. They are also incredibly lightweight, making them almost unnoticeable while wearing. The included Pod Case is slim and portable, so I can easily keep them on my nightstand or slip them into a pocket when traveling.If you’re someone who struggles with regular glasses shifting around while lying down, these are a game-changer. Highly recommend!

These reading glasses are amazing. The case fits on the back of your cell phone nicely and is about 1/8 of an inch thick, including the glasses. I think the glasses are about 1/16th of an inch thick if that, and super lightweight. They also grip your nose very well and will NOT fall off. I showed my mom and did a short video of me shaking my head vigorously in every direction and they stayed firmly in place, she was impressed too. They are very comfortable, and I tested them reading a pretty small font bible for about 3 hours and they did perfectly. HIGHLY recommended if you are tired of having to use your phone's camera every time you go into a restaurant in order to read the menu. These are very, very well done. They are so thin you can use them as a bookmark, they're worth buying.UPDATE: Still awesome, everyone asks where I got them when I use them. Absolutely fantastic product. Of Note, I've had mine a couple months now and did not experience any of the "easily scratchable" issues I've read of in some of the other reviews. Get the case so you can keep them on your cell phone, trust me.

Very compact and convenient!

I agree with other reviewers who have pointed out that the hard plastic case scratches the lenses. Ideally it should have a very thin soft inner lining of some sort. It's either just a not-thought-out design or the company wants you to replace the glasses more often than you normally would, which is not kosher. Anyway I tossed an earlier pair (they are a backup in case I forget my glasses, not for daily use) because the nose bridge piece had broken and the lenses were so scratched they were worthless. Still, the concept behind the glasses is worth 4 stars.This time as can be seen in the photos I've cut a sleeve out of standard kitchen parchment paper which is about the thinnest paper out there (the notch is because there's a stabilizing ridge inside the plastic sleeve) and it works well, it takes a few more seconds to insert it and remove it and I can live with that if the lenses don't scratch.

One of the great inventions! The slim case fits on the back of a phone case and adds hardly any thickness. Still fits into a pocket. Now I'll always have a pair of quick grab readers with me without having to remember to bring proper ones or find a way to carry a pair of glasses without a purse. These aren't meant to be worn all the time or replace readers with arms. They're ready at hand to read menus, small print on labels in grocery stores, and even your phone. They stay securely in the case and the case stays securely on my phone case.

These do work as advertised but Thinoptics should really clarify it's warranty. When you register your glasses the company states that the lifetime warranty applies to retail store purchases or those made directly from their site. I do not consider Amazon a discount store, it is an on-line store where companies and people can sell items at varying prices, like any other place. As these come in the Thinoptics box and is only fulfilled by Amazon, that should qualify for the lifetime warranty. As it is, its left as a question in the buyers mind, something Thinoptics can fix at no cost, just make the policy very clear. If a purchase through Amazon doesn't qualify for the lifetime warranty then the description should be honest and upfront with customers. No excuse for this gray area in the warranty policy.As short duration readers they work well. They fit my nose well but would not stay put for my wife no matter where she placed them. Thats ok because the website says it should fit most, not all. The lens quality seems very good and they are very light. You do need to make sure they are put on straight and that can take two or more tries since you need to flex them to put them on. With regular glasses you just slip them on and they line up, with these you need to do that. You also need to make sure they are equal distance away from both eyes and its surprisingly easy to have one lens closer to one eye than the other. You'll get used to it but its not just a stick on and use affair.They are very thin for sure. I did notice glare if there is any light behind you. An anti-glare coating would probably help. Since the lenses are either flat to your face or slightly tilted outward at the sides, reflections from the side easily show on the inside.If you wear them for more than a short read, you will notice them on your nose as they rely on a slight pinch to stay put. If you sneeze, be prepared to catch them because they will probably come off, it happened to me. Same with smiling.Overall, I'm satisfied with them. While not a replacement for regular readers, they are thin, light and easy to take anywhere. For reading menus, instruction sheets and so on, they do a good job. As for the smartphone attachment, that sounds better than it works. While thin, it has to make the case slightly thicker so if you like a thin phone, adding something onto it probably isn't for you. Sticking the case to a tablet or laptop works but only if you carry that around with you or buy another pair (probably the intent).The price is reasonable as readers are getting more expensive all the time. A nice bonus would be a quantity discount, say 3 for $35 or something like that. I won't buy an extra pair at the current price. I am still trying to find the place I'd attach the case to where the glasses would reside while still being available. Realistically, the answer is multiple pairs but regular readers, while being larger do offer some advantages and being bulkier, contrary to what you'd think, are easier to remember and not leave in a pocket of your other short, pants or jacket.If I didn't have a pair I would buy another but I won't buy more to have around.