As people age, it may become more difficult to read smaller print. You can correct this problem with a pair of reading glasses. Single vision reading glasses are available at your local drugstore, while more complex pairs need an optometrist' s prescription.
Instructions
1. Visit your optometrist first if you suspect you need reading glasses. If you find you have to hold a newspaper or magazine far from your face to make out the print, you need reading glasses. An optometrist will be able to assess how severe your problem is, and recommend the proper eyeglass strength.
2. Try on different pairs if purchasing reading glasses at a drugstore. Reading glasses range from plus one diopter to plus 3.5. Check the chart at the eyeglass stand, which will include an eye chart for testing various glasses. If you can read the chart comfortably, without straining, it's probably the right pair for you.
