Presbyopia is an issue many above their forties develop with time. It’s a common age-related condition that affects one’s ability to see clearly up close. You may still be able to see well from a distance, but reading messages on your phone or the fine print on a document could cause your eyes to strain.
Maybe you were recently introduced to Even G2 smart glasses and loved the idea of wearing a subtle built-in display that shows you information hands-free. That begs the question…
Can the G2 be made into reading glasses?
Even Realities, the company behind the G2 smart glasses, offers both single-vision (either near or far distance vision) and progressives (a blend of near and far distance vision) lenses. That means if you’re currently in need of both distance and reading vision support, Even Realities’ would point you towards their progressive lenses instead.
But what if I don’t want to wear progressives?
Understandably, not everyone is keen on a pair of progressives. Many are content with far distance single-vision lenses for most of their daily activities, and only require near vision support when reading the occasional menu or scrolling through their phone at bedtime.
Under such circumstances, owning a pair of progressive lenses may feel unnecessary.
In search of an easy fix, some Even Realities wearers have resorted to getting creative.
A wearer’s trick: Transforming the Even Realities sun clip into a reading clip
We stumbled upon an interesting online discussion by the Even Realities community.
A single-vision Even G2 wearer had taken to Reddit to share their experience with developing presbyopia. They weren’t keen on purchasing a new pair of reading glasses and didn’t want to wear progressives either. Thus came the hack: Replacing the sunglass lenses in their Even Realities sun clip with prescribed reading lenses.
It was a clever trick, one that still allowed the wearer to see the G2’s display clearly even in an altered “reading mode”. Depending on your prescription, Eye Theory could help you achieve this modification with your G2 sunnies too.
However, we wanted to take the idea a step further by making it easier and more convenient to use.
Our practical solution: A flip-up Even Realities reading clip
It can get tiring having to manually clip your reading lenses on and off every time you need to read something. Instead, we developed a simple built-in concept: a customisable flip-up reading clip.
Need to study something close-up? Flip the reading lenses down over your eyes.
Don’t need it anymore? Flip the reading lenses up, out of view. Your G2 glasses function as per usual.
That’s it. Nothing to remove, nothing to attach, and definitely no loose pair of lenses to worry about misplacing.
Essentially, you now have two glasses in one. If you’re someone who does the occasional light reading, this solution could help you get the most out of your G2 glasses without needing progressives at all.
Why not just offer G2 reading glasses?
That’s a valid question, but there’s a strong reason why this isn’t recommended.
Even Realities has explained that its smart glasses work best for seeing things at an intermediate-to-far distance, not right up close. Reading glasses could affect how clearly you view the G2 display, alongside everything else that isn’t close-up.
A flip-up reading attachment ensures that your smart lenses can accommodate your basic visual needs, only introducing reading power when you flip the clip down whenever required.
This is a great option for wearers with early presbyopia who aren’t too keen on making progressive lenses a full-time commitment.
Getting your own custom Even Realities reading clip in Singapore
Eye Theory Singapore helps Even Realities wearers with this exact dilemma. We can customise your Even smart glasses according to your needs, whether its:
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Turning a compatible clip into a reading-lens clip
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Building a dedicated flip-up reading clip (our solution)
Not sure what to expect on your first visit? Our friendly optometrists will start with checking both your near (reading) and far vision. After that, we will determine the best setup for how you use your Even Realities glasses.
Remember, the goal isn’t about attaching reading lenses to a clip, or an easy win-all fix. It’s about finding a suitable workaround that allows you to wear your Even Realities glasses comfortably and meet your daily visual needs, whether near or far, without compromising on the type of lenses you want.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can the Even Realities G2 have reading glasses?
At the moment, Even Realities doesn’t sell dedicated reading lenses. However, Eye Theory Singapore can customize a reading clip or flip-up reading lenses without changing your main pair of single-vision lenses.
Can I use the Even G2 without progressive lenses?
Yes, this is possible with a flip-up or clip-on pair of reading lenses that lets you keep your main pair of lenses and introduce reading power only when necessary.
Is there a reading clip for Even Realities glasses?
Yes, some wearers have transformed their Even Realities sun clip into a makeshift reading clip. Eye Theory Singapore can also build a custom flip-up version that removes the need to clip your reading lenses on and off.
Where can I get Even Realities reading glasses in Singapore?
Eye Theory Singapore offers both clip-on and flip-up reading lenses for Even Realities wearers. We help you pick the best option based on your eye check and unique daily circumstances.
