Who needs reading glasses? How do I know I need them? Common questions that men and women begin to ask themselves when small print becomes more difficult to read. The assumption though that this is just a need for the “over 40” crowd is a misconception. According to the Vision Council of America, 60% of Americans are far–sighted, which means the inability to see things clearly up close.
Readers have grown from a small frame and lens, you know the type you picturing, a small lens worn down on the tip of the nose of an old man/woman, while they scowl back at you. Well the product has changed over the last twenty years, during the decade of the 90’s three times more readers were sold then ever before. Now readers can be purchased in many different styles and sizes, many Sunglass companies such as Maui Jim, ever make some of their sunglass styles in a reader.
The only way to know for sure if you do need readers is to have an eye exam, 17% of adults who wear Reading Glasses, do so because they think they need them and don’t feel the need to see a Dr. A simple appointment with an Eye Doctor will help assure you there are no other problems, plus the ability to have the proper power to use, don’t just guess by holding up a piece of paper and trying various powers from +1.00 to +3.00. There are even times where even though Reading Glasses are all you need, the power you need in each eye may differ.
