Eyewear Expertise – QC for Ready-Made Readers
Ready-made reading glasses are usually available in strengths ranging from +1.00 to +3.50 dioptres. Even though they are readily sold in retail outlets without prescription or special consultation, ready-made readers are classified as a medical device, according to European Regulation (EU) 2017/745. As such, brands and retailers must pay as much attention to their quality as specialized opticians do to frames and lenses made for custom prescription eyewear.
QIMA provides extensive testing for ready-made reading glasses, covering all aspects of quality, safety, and compliance of the finished product and all its elements. Our eyewear laboratory is accredited to test your products against your in-house specifications, international standards, and the regulations of your destination market.
Dedicated Eyewear Testing Labs
Our laboratory is an accredited laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025 standard. We offer a wide variety of testing services for eyewear products and help you ensure that your reading glasses meet the requirements of such international standards as:
International: ISO 16034
Europe: EN 14139
USA: ANSI Z80.31
China: GB 10810.1, GB/T 13511
Australia / New Zealand: AS/NZS ISO 16034
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Accredited Lab Testing for Ready-Made Readers
The tests offered by our eyewear testing laboratory for reading glasses cover all tests required for the finished product and its components. Below is a selection of tests commonly used on frames and lenses of ready-made reading glasses. Visit the corresponding product pages to find extensive test lists.
| Frame dimensional stability: for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Frame mechanical stability: bridge deformation, lens retention, and endurance, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Frame resistance to perspiration, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Nickel release (EN16128), for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Resistance to ignition, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Resistance to optical radiation (frame color), for ISO 16034 and EN14139 | Lens mechanical strength, for ISO 16034 and EN14139 Lens surface quality, for ISO 16034 and EN14139 Luminous transmittance, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Optical powers and tolerance, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Prismatic difference, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Resistance to ignition, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 Resistance to optical radiation, for ISO 16034 and EN 14139 |
Depending on your testing requirements, we can prepare a tailor-made testing program for your eyewear products. Get in touch with the QIMA team for an instant quote.
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Why QIMA for Eyewear Testing?
Representative sample collection: Test a sample collected during production, not a sample that your factory wants you to test.
Real-time supply chain intelligence: Access your dashboard anytime, anywhere, to book tests and monitor your product compliance.
Test protocol development: Use QIMA’s expert guidance to ensure your products meet your specific requirements and international standards.
Industry leading turnaround: Receive your test reports within 72 hours after sample receipt (80% of reports).
Stay up to date with regulatory changes: Our expert team helps you to interpret and adapt to new regulations that may affect your products.
