Buy reading glasses to help you read the printed word and check out computer glasses if you're having screen problems.
If you’re having trouble reading and you’re over 40, the chances are that you are suffering from Presbyopia, an eye condition that’s common across men and women and which makes it difficult for you to focus on the written word. For reading the papers, menus and other documents, you need to get tested for and invest in reading glasses.
Reading Glasses and Computer Glasses
You probably already know that reading words on a screen is different to reading from paper. Our eyes see the screen differently, and we are working with different levels of light, different sizes of print, a different distance from your eyes and often at a different angle. All of these factors mean that a prescription for reading the printed word probably won’t make computer screens any clearer. If you’re having trouble reading the printed page and the on-screen print, you may have a more general problem with your eyesight, which will need customised prescription lenses to correct. Don’t assume, though, that your reading glasses will help you to read your computer screen more easily – in fact, it could strain your eyes further.
Do You Need Reading Glasses?
If you work with computers all day and you’ve noticed that the words are often difficult to focus on, and that you’re suffering from headaches or eye strain, you should get your eyes tested. Don’t just go out and buy a pair of reading glasses and suppose that they will solve the problem. If you already use reading glasses, don’t use them for the computer, as you’ll probably find that you can see the screen clearly, although you have trouble reading the printed word. That’s usually because you hold printed material far closer to your eyes than a computer screen would normally be, and with Presbyopia, it’s this near-sighted vision that causes problems. If you are having trouble reading your screen, you may not need reading glasses at all, so it’s always worth checking with your optician to make sure you get the right area of your vision corrected.
Reading Glasses at Sight Station
We specialise in selling prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and accessories, so once you’ve been to your optician and discovered that reading glasses are what you need, why not take a look at our online collection? We have all the styles, colours and patterns to let you find something that suits you – no matter what your taste. Take a look and buy online today or call us on 01322 318 511.