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It is normal for people to need reading glasses as they get older, especially after you’ve passed the age of 40. This is because many people develop a condition known as presbyopia, which is when you naturally lose elasticity in your eyes. Presbyopia can make it difficult to read print up close, which is why people turn to reading glasses. Wolcott Optical provides many different types and styles of reading glasses so that you can find the pair that works best for you and your specific needs.
Signs You Need Reading Glasses
Many of the signs that you may need reading glasses coincide with needing a prescription solution. That’s why if you suspect that you may need reading glasses, it’s highly recommended that you make an appointment with your eye doctor. They will be able to determine whether you need a prescription or reading glasses. Since reading glasses come in a variety of strengths in order to meet varied needs, your eye doctor can also help you find the right reading strength for you.
Some of the signs that you may need reading glasses include:
- Holding your reading material further away in order to be able to read it
- Squinting in an attempt to read clearly
- You’re getting regular headaches, which could be a result of eye strain
- Being 40 years of age or older and experiencing eye strain when you try to read
- Up-close reading is becoming more and more challenging, even if your distance reading remains good
- You are always turning the lights on, as it is more difficult to see in the dark
A visit to your eye doctor can clarify whether or not you are a candidate for reading glasses. Reading glasses provide an easy fix to a very natural problem that many people experience as they age.
How To Select The Right Reading Glasses
Reading glasses come in a variety of different strengths, also known as reading powers, reading magnifications, and diopters. The lower the number, the less magnification the reading glasses will have. Reading glasses typically come in both quarter powers (+.25 increments) and half powers (+.5 increments). This allows you to find the optimal power for your needs.
It is very normal for people to start out with reading glasses that have a low power and for that power to gradually increase as they age. Typically, presbyopia plateaus in your mid-60s, so you can usually expect to be able to use the same power from there on out.
There are a number of different ways in which you can find the right reading glasses for your needs. You can print off a diopter chart and follow the guidelines, as well as try on reading glasses at the store and self-test to see what you can read best with. In order to ensure that you receive the right reading glasses for you, visiting your eye doctor is the best way to obtain the proper reading strength for your needs.
What Type Of Reading Glasses Do You Need?
There are many different types of reading glasses, from bifocals to fully magnified to computer readers and more. Depending on your vision and your specific needs, the type of reading glasses you need can vary a great deal. In order to ensure that you select the right type of reading glasses for your lifestyle and specific concerns, it’s best to consult with a professional, such as the experts here at Wolcott Optical.
Wolcott Optical carries many different types of reading glasses from bifocals to computer readers and more. If you think you may need reading glasses or you need help selecting the right reading glasses for you and your needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
