How to Find Reading Glasses

One vision problem that makes reading difficult is termed "presbyopia." This condition develops due to the aging of our eyes, caused by the crystalline lens losing its elasticity. Young people may also be farsighted, requiring a vision adjustment for reading. The best correction of vision for those who find difficulty in focusing when reading is reading glasses.

Instructions

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  Consult your eye care professional, who will diagnose your vision problem and provide you with an appropriate prescription.

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  See the optometrist often available next to the over-the-counter reading glasses display. Get your appropriate prescription.

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  Identify your power of reading glasses yourself by using a "Diopter test chart" available at any dispenser of eye glasses, or by trying the glasses on display and finding the power that is most comfortable for you. However, it is advisable to see a professional at least for the first time you decide to use reading glasses, according to ContactLensClub.com.

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  Take your lens prescription to an optical shop, if you got the prescription from a professional practice. The optical shop will prepare your glasses in a maximum of three days.

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  Order your glasses online, following the instructions provided.