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Presbyopia is a condition common to aging and affects people over the age of 40. Loss of nearsighted vision makes it increasingly difficult to focus while reading or doing intricate tasks. The crystalline lens of the eye loses flexibility and as a result, vision gets blurry, eyes tire quickly, and headaches may occur. Single-vision reading glasses or bifocal reading glasses help to compensate for the effects of presbyopia. Periodic changes will occur, and gradually, the strength of reading glasses will increase.

Inexpensive pre-fabricated reading glasses are available at most accessory, drug, and discount stores. For under $20 you might be lucky enough to acquire a different pair of reading glasses for every day of the week. Almost 40 million pairs of these reading glasses are sold each year. The strengths of these sturdy little glasses are accurate, but there are usually imperfections, like tiny bubbles in the lenses, that interfere with vision and cause eyestrain.

Be kind to your eyes, and invest in high-quality reading glasses that you can rely on to reduce eyestrain and improve vision. Approximately 70% of the people who purchase high-quality reading glasses choose metal frames. Plastic frames are selected for their fashionable colors and extreme designs. Whether selecting plastic or metal frames, reading glasses are a great way to accessorize with styles suited for casual or professional wear. Choosing your first pair of reading glasses is easier than you might think.

How do I know what power I need? Follow this link and print out the eye chart for the Presbyopia Test. Hold the chart approximately 14" from your eyes without wearing your glasses. Read each line from top to bottom. When you get to a line that is difficult to see or is blurry, the corresponding recommended magnification for that line is your suggested power to purchase.