ThinOptics Universal Pod Case + Rectangular Reading Glasses

Lightweight, super portable, sort of comfortable for extended use.I have these in both 1.0x (for computer) and 1.5x (for reading) strengths and they do the basic job well: visibility up/down+side/side is OK and clarity is acceptable. I have progressive lens glasses (prescription) which have a wider field of view and more of an invisible presence due to having slightly wider lenses, but the Thinoptics are still fine for daily use even though I can easily see and detect the frame.These stay reasonably well on the bridge of your nose, but I would recommend you pull them apart before placing them on - or taking them off - your nose because they rely on an abrasive surface to help stay in place: if you scrape that surface on your skin by trying to slide the glasses on or pull them off, your skin will start to get tender and you'll want to avoid these glasses until that area heals up a bit.Their case is neat in that you put in one end first and then slightly bend them in the middle to fit the other end inside, then push the glasses fully down to protect them completely. You can toss the case in a glove compartment or backpack without stuff getting into the tight case and damaging the lenses, I've noticed. I recommend putting the case somewhere convenient, because this way you avoid placing the glasses down somewhere that they might get scratched through always placing them back in the case. At my computer desk, I have a Thinoptics case adhered to the edge of a shelf holding my monitor, just above the keyboard - my glasses go back in the case whenever I leave the desk, not on a table top or similar.However, the few times I've left these glasses on a horizontal surface and not placed them in the case, they haven't gotten damaged: the frame is thicker than the lenses, so they don't get scratched when the glasses are laying on a flat surface.These are good for reading books or laptop work, desktop computer monitors and jobs around the house which require some magnification - though, if you are sweating too much, these will get a bit slippery at times and need readjustment. The abrasive nose piece helps to keep the glasses on your nose even when sweating, but they can still slip off if not careful in that situation.They are very lightweight and clamping pressure is acceptable, though noticeable. You get used to it but that feeling of my nose bridge being grabbed doesn't really go fully away while they are on.Overall, these have been an improvement for my situation, because I have nerve issues near one ear and can't wear glasses with arms for very long - as a substitute to regular glasses, these are doing the job for me. I tend to take them on/off during the day to give my nose bridge a chance to relax from the abrasive surface and it has never gotten very bad.

I have mixed feelings about these glasses.Optically they are on par with my EyeBuyExpress glasses. And they weight nothing. And the carrying case and method of tucking them away works exactly as advertised. And they are so thin that it is very easy to clean them.My only problem is that I can't find a way to hold these properly if I am reading off my computer, that is, if I am looking straight. If I am reading downwards these work beautifully. If I am lying down reading a Kindle or watching movies on a tablet, these work magnificently.They are also great in the dark because it's very easy to orient the case by touch and tuck them away without touching the glasses. With regular glasses I always end up smudging them while trying to put them away in the dark.I can't blame the glasses because for all I know it could be the shape of my nose, but it just nags me that I can't use them in all three scenarios.As for the warranty, there was an insert warning me to go to their website to register them, that only took a few seconds.If these things fit your nose for your use scenarios, you will probably be happy with them. I obviously don't need to buy more since the warranty is for life, but if I were to buy these for somebody else I would rather go with a pair of EyeBuyExpress glasses.Update: out of curiosity I tried to wear these over a band aid. This solved the issue reading off my computer, and I don't have to re-position them at all while lying down. I am guessing my particular problem was either the shape of my nose, or the oiliness of my skin, or maybe a combination of of both.Update: I have been averaging 2-4 hours a day wearing these without any issues but I still prefer to wear them with the band aid. I am upgrading my review to 5 stars because I am actually very happy with them.Update (9/17/2016): One of the nose pads broke :-( I don't even know how it happened. What I do know is that it took less than five minutes to order a free replacement, and I am now wearing them just 3-4 days since I made the warranty claim. So yes, they do send you a fresh pair if they break. And yes, I am still putting 2-4 hours a day of use with these, they are great (as long as they fit your nose).