How to get wholesale reading glasses

People wear glasses for many reasons. Some people wear them because of an underlying medical problem. Others wear glasses temporarily to shield their eyes from the sun or to add an elegant accessory. According to the American Medical Association, more than 14 million Americans wear glasses for corrective vision purposes. As people age, they might need to use corrective lenses to read printed material. Buying reading glasses wholesale can save you money if you need a single pair or you plan to sell them to the public.

Instructions

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  Get your eyes checked. Once you think you need glasses you should visit an eye doctor. An eye doctor can help diagnose the cause of your reading problems and make sure you have the appropriate corrective lens. Some companies require you to have a prescription before you can purchase reading glasses wholesale.

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  Determine the types of reading glasses you want to purchase. Reading glasses come in several different types. The two most common are half eyes and full frames. Half eyes have crescent-shaped lenses that sit further down across your nose. Half-eye glasses are more convenient if you plan to only use the glasses occasionally. Many people who have never worn glasses choose half-eye glasses because they are often cheaper, particularly if you need a prescription. Full lenses are more versatile. They can serve as both reading and distance-viewing glasses. Full lenses also can be sunglasses.

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  Determine the type of frames you want. If you are selling to the public, you will want to offer a wide variety of frames in varied colors and styles. Look for solid-color frames as well as frames in many different patterns. If you are buying glasses for yourself purchase more than one style of frame. This way you can coordinate the frame with your wardrobe. You also can have a backup pair of glasses.

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  Find a reliable supplier. Wholesale reading glasses can be purchased from many wholesale suppliers. Some wholesale suppliers specialize in glasses and related optical products. Others offer a broader range of products. Some wholesale suppliers sell to anyone who wants to purchase their products. Others sell only to members of the trade. If you want to want to buy from the latter you might have to get a free EIN or Employee Identification Number from the IRS. The EIN identifies you as a fellow member of the business community.