Timeless in style, exceptional in quality; our premium reading glasses are designed to flatter every face, fit comfortably and bring effortless confidence to every day.
Designed in Aotearoa, New Zealand
A stylish step up in reading glasses
Most people start with cheap readers, only to find they break easily, pinch at the nose or simply don’t flatter their face. Vital glasses are different. Our statement chunky frames are a stylish step up from basic readers, with a premium look that feels surprisingly lightweight. Flexible temple arms create a secure, easy fit that stays perfectly in place throughout the day.
Expertly Designed Frames
Sophisticated in their simplicity, our "ready-to-wear" reading glasses are designed to complement your individual style.
With over 30 years of combined experience in eyewear design and optometry, we’ve created a collection of timeless yet modern frames that are flattering, beautifully made and easy to wear for every occasion.
Not sure they'll suit?
We totally understand. Choosing the right glasses is a big deal. That’s why we offer our "Try A Pair" service. If they’re not quite right, simply return them for free within 30 days.
Find out more about our "Try a Pair" service here.
The Vital difference
We've helped thousands of people improve their vision through our Teed St optometry practice, but not everyone needs prescription glasses.
We were frustrated by the lack of stylish, high-quality readers for our clients, so we set out to change that.
Backed by 35+ years in optometry and eyewear design, we’ve reimagined "ready-to-wear" readers using high quality materials and lenses, modern styling and flattering fits.
We're proud to bring you readers that feel as good as they look, from desk to dinner.
Loved them so much, I bought another pair
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The packaging is beautiful, the quality is consistently excellent, and the price is amazing for what you get.
Vital Glasses has become my go-to because their frames are stylish, well-made, and genuinely enjoyable to wear every single day!
Readers you can wear in the sun
Transform 6 of our most popular Vital readers into outdoor readers in seconds with our sleek Sun Clip-Ons. Perfect for reading café menus in the sunshine, enjoying a book outside on holiday or relaxing by the pool. Simply clip them on for sun protection, with lenses that filter 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Let customers speak for us
Love the fit and feel of the Abby glasses.
Use them for work everyday
I couldn’t live without my Vitals .
Seriously love them!!!.
(a) because they are so styley
& (b) because they are so light and comfortable to wear.
I receive compliments on the Andi frames every time I wear them (on set as a Makeup artist) . People also always ask to try them
on.
I am about to order a second pair so that I can have them in my car at all times.
Really happy with this purchase. Easy to use website. Great communication. Fast delivery. Quality glasses. NZ company too!
The Abby readers were my second purchase from the vital range as I loved my work ones so much. Fantastic quality at an exceptional price. I wanted a stylish, sturdy pair for home and these tick all the boxes. Couldn’t be happier.
I purchased this pair for reading at home and they’ve made such a big difference. Books, magazines, even recipes in the kitchen are all so much clearer. They sit nicely, feel comfortable, and I actually enjoy sitting down with a book again without straining my eyes. Couldn’t be happier — definitely a great buy!
I’ve had a pink pair of Toni’s for a while now and wear them constantly. I never thought rectangular frames suited me but these completely changed my mind. I was going to order the Toni in another colour but then I noticed the Tate glasses were the same shape, just slightly larger, so I thought I’d give them a try and I’m so glad I did.
The transparent grey is really flattering and they sit beautifully on my face. The frame feels thick, sturdy and high quality, and I absolutely love how they look and feel. They’re also super comfortable so I can easily wear them all day.
I love supporting a local business, so thank you Vital Glasses!
For some time, I have been after a pair of reading glasses that look more stylish, sophisticated and professional than many of the others that are currently available. I have been really impressed with my Vital glasses. I often struggle to find a style and colour that suits me and these have been perfect. I have taken to wearing these all the time and they are my preferred glasses of choice. What really impressed me was the great range of styles and colour choices available. On top of this they feel like a well-constructed pair of glasses and have excellent clarity and sharpness. It’s great to have a local New Zealand designed option available in the market.
The team at Vital glasses were fantastic in finding a colour and style that I was happy with. I was due to be heading out of the country for work, and they were able to organise my glasses for me at short notice. The service was second to none and I was very appreciative of the help that Michael and the team provided me with. My only problem now is that I need to decide what my next pair will be!
I wasn’t sure if the matte black would feel too bold on my face, but they’ve totally won me over. The colour is classic and surprisingly flattering, without feeling too harsh. The frame is lightweight and super comfortable, and I love that the arms have a bit of give—they just sit really nicely without pinching or sliding. These have become my go-to pair, and I love having them handy for everyday use.
I love these glasses!! They are very lightweight and comfortable to wear all day at work. Plus they look great!!!!! Even the packaging , pouch and cloth the glasses come with is very stylish :)
I love these frames! My first pair of glasses and they feel fresh rather than aging. I love the matt black colour.
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