When you are reading at the beach or gardening in the backyard, sometimes it's difficult to focus in the bright daylight. But a combination of tinted sunglasses and reading glasses now makes it possible to not only see in harsh daylight, but protect eyes from harmful UV rays.

Magnivision Sun Readers use the same principles as bifocals. The bottom half of each lens is magnified, while the top half works like normal sunglasses. And since they look like contemporary shades, no one knows you're wearing reading glasses. They are available at CVS ($14.95).

Sun Readers relieve eye strain by magnifying images so eyes can focus better on nearby objects. People who have had Lasik surgery may still need reading glasses after their surgeries. Even people who have never used reading glasses can benefit. They may start noticing changes in their eyesight after turning 40. This condition, called presbyopia, affects approximately 90 million people in the U.S.

Sun Readers lenses are scratch-resistant and durable, so users can participate in their daily activities while protecting their eyes and not have to switch to readers when needed.

For those who shopped for sunglasses or reading glasses, there are plenty of choices, provided you are willing to spend $100-$300 or more. Many vision care specialists agree, however, there is no need to pay that much. Sun Readers perform both functions for a fraction of the cost ($14.95). They are available at CVS drug stores, mass-market retailers and supermarkets.

While Sun Readers are optimal for the summer, many consumers have found they are useful year-round, especially in regions with sunny weather during the winter.

About Magnivision

Magnivision (http://www.magnivision.com/) a division of FGX International Holdings Ltd. (http://www.fgxi.com/) is the leading brand in the domestic non-prescription reading glasses market. They offer affordable optical-quality lenses that are comfortable to wear and are made with state-of-the-art materials. Magnivision became the leading brand by introducing non-prescription reading glasses to the mass market in the 1980's. Magnivision's premium product lines, Titanium and Hyperflexx, feature advanced optical components and materials and target fashion and functionality conscious consumers, while RediReaders and XtraSight offer classic shapes and colors for value conscious consumers. Distributed in more then 50,000 retail locations Magnivision has "so much more to see" staying true to their motto.

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