How Do Reading Glasses Work?
A common misconception made about reading glasses is the assumption that they magnify small print. They don’t; they actually work by providing the correct diopter strength making it easier to read small print. Reading glasses are available in diopter strengths between +0.75 to +4.00 and can be purchased both over the counter and as a prescription. With every diopter, there is a sweet spot range where close vision is brought into sharper focus. This will change from person to person.When to Wear Reading Glasses?
It is exactly as it says on the tin; you use reading glasses for reading. But that isn’t all you may use them for. Reading glasses can be used for any close up work in which you may be holding objects in close proximity such as threading a fishing line or sewing. Just grab your handy reading glasses when you are having difficulty with any close up task.If you find that it’s easier to read if you hold reading materials further away from your face, have blurry vision when doing close-up work, struggle to read in dim light, and have tension headaches at the end of a workday, then it might be a good idea to take a quick eye exam.
