Available in prescription and non-prescription styles, reading glasses (also known as “readers”) make it easier for people to see things up close.

As people grow older, they tend to have greater difficulty seeing things clearly. This is due to a common condition known as “presbyopia”. Presbyopia is an unavoidable, completely natural part of aging for all people.

Fortunately, reading glasses are an affordable, convenient solution that make the small print in books, magazines, computer screens, and smartphones legible again.
Reading glasses are eyeglasses designed specifically to help people with presbyopia, a condition that affects the ability to see things up close as we age. Presbyopia is caused by a natural loss of flexibility in the eye’s lens, which makes it harder to focus on nearby objects.

Reading glasses are designed to correct this by providing a magnified lens that helps to compensate for the loss of flexibility in the eye’s lens. They are available in a range of strengths, known as diopters, which correspond to the amount of magnification provided by the lens. The strength of the reading glasses needed depends on the severity of the presbyopia and the individual’s visual needs.

Reading glasses are typically used for activities such as reading books, newspapers, or menus; working on a computer or other close-up tasks; or doing hobbies such as knitting or sewing. They are often worn only when needed, rather than all the time, and are available in a variety of styles and designs to suit different tastes and preferences.