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Writer's pictureDr Charles Glassman

The Advantages of Wearing Reading Glasses

Updated: Jan 15





Many of us have been to a store where there was a small, spinning kiosk full of various glasses and lens types. But not many know when to pull the trigger and intentionally purchase a pair. Wearing reading glasses offers a few advantages that are worth noting.


A Prescription Is Not Always Necessary

Reading glasses are an extremely affordable way to meet minor vision needs without the help of a doctor. While you may still need to see the ophthalmologist, the accessibility of reading glasses is as simple as visiting that kiosk. Ensure you look for the right lens strength and that the glasses fit comfortably on your face shape.


Easy On the Budget

Because you typically don’t need a prescription, you only pay for the frames. This aspect makes reading glasses extremely budget friendly and flexible. You can search the internet for a frame design you love and request the correct lens strength to accompany them. Or you can grab a pair in-store just to get the job done.


Multifunctional Design

They are known as reading glasses but are not specific to reading. One of the most significant advantages of wearing reading glasses is that you can use them when and where you need them, avoid the prescription costs, and swap out styles as you please. Some people are enhancing their readers with a blue light coating on the lens to protect them from the damages of overexposure to blue light.


You Can Easily Adapt

Commonly, a strong prescription or specific lens style will take some getting used to, especially for those who require bifocals, trifocals, or anything more substantial. A pair of readers is minimal in strength but effective and easy to adapt to. The only aspect that may make things challenging is getting used to their fit and frame shape.


Enhances Your Near Focus

Focusing on nearby objects is common and most accomplish it just fine, but reading glasses can help tremendously. These glasses feature a magnetized aspect that only grabs things nearby, which means anything too far away will be blurry through the lenses. But with correct usage, your eyes will have an easier adjustment period between objects and their distances.


It’s nothing to worry about if you find that a pair of reading glasses makes your life easier. Shop around for a pair of frames that fit your face and suit your personality and enjoy the benefits of wearing them.

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