Over half of tested reading specs fail to list key details to prevent eye strain
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Hong Kong's Consumer Council tested 17 models of ready-to-wear reading glasses and found that over half failed to label pupillary distance, a measurement important for lens alignment and eye strain prevention. All glasses had a presbyopia degree of +2.50 or +2.5 dioptres (250 degrees). Prices ranged from HK$8 to HK$490. The findings highlight potential risks due to missing information.
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More than half of tested glasses lack key detail
More than half of the reading glasses tested by Hong Kong's consumer watchdog failed to label pupillary distance.
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More than half of the reading glasses tested by Hong Kong's consumer watchdog failed to label pupillary distance.
South China Morning Post- More than half of tested glasses lack key detail
- Risk of eye strain for users
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Loaded language removedMore than half of the reading glasses tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog did not label pupillary distance, a key measurement for aligning lenses to ensure clear vision and reduced risk of eye strain.
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More than half of the reading glasses tested by Hong Kong's consumer watchdog failed to label pupillary distance.
South China Morning PostAll tested models had a claimed degree of presbyopia of +2.50 or +2.5 dioptres (250 degrees).
South China Morning PostThe prices of the tested reading glasses ranged from HK$8 to HK$490.
South China Morning PostThe Consumer Council tested 17 models of ready-to-wear reading glasses between January and May this year.
South China Morning PostPupillary distance is a key measurement for aligning lenses to ensure clear vision and reduce risk of eye strain.
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