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Review on Foster Grant Charlsie Women's Multifocus Tortoise Progressive Reading Glasses by Jamie Clark

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Comparing Zera vs. Charlsie

I bought Zera and Charlsie multifocal lenses because I was tired of turning readers on and off during meetings at work. Fit Differences: Zera seems to be pressed against the temples because the arms are straighter and don't push behind the ears at all. The Charlsie flexes a little more and fits my head perfectly when I look in any direction. Another bonus for me is that Charlesie's arms are pretty short, ending right behind my ears. I found this out when I used them to read in bed and was able to rest my head on the pillow without pushing my glasses forward. Excellent! Focus Differences: The Zera has a larger lens and I think that gives it more reach at the top. I found myself walking around the house with my head tilted slightly as I wore the Charlsea just for a better distance view. I still wear the Charlsies on my nose a bit so I can look past that and see further. Decision made: I'm keeping the Charlsea because of the better fit and I know they will work great in meetings and that's exactly what they were designed for. Maybe I'll learn to focus and be able to wear them all the time, but I'm not sure about distance vision as the lens still seems to have some magnification. I can give up my Vera Bradley bedside readers in favor of Charlsie as they fit so much better.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors