OptiReaders Pro vs cheap online multifocals

The labelling problem

A large share of ultra-cheap 'multifocal' listings are single-power readers with a multifocal description. There is no way to verify this from the listing photos, and the review sections on those products are full of buyers discovering it. Our lens page describes exactly what the three zones do so you can test them on arrival.

What usually differs in the hand

• Lens material — acrylic that hazes quickly vs impact-resistant polycarbonate
• Coatings — often none vs anti-scratch and blue-light filtering
• Weight and hinges — 30 g+ rigid frames vs 22 g with spring hinges
• Inclusions — a plastic sleeve vs a hardshell case and cloth
• Delivery — three to six weeks vs 5–9 business days to most countries

Recourse when it is wrong

A marketplace refund on a $5 item often costs more in return postage than it recovers, so most people just bin them. We refund the product price for 30 days from delivery and answer support email within a business day — see returns and customer service.

Being fair about it

Some cheap readers are perfectly serviceable, and $29.99 is not automatically better than $9. The difference is that you can find out what you are buying before you buy it, and get your money back if it is wrong. More on copycat listings on the resellers page.