Who needs reading glasses ?

People over 40 generally need reading glasses. The Baby Boomers. The crystalline lenses in our eyes lose elasticity as we age. And that affects the flexibility of the eye to focus on close objects, especially in dim light.

It is called " Presbyopia " in medical term. It's not a disease and it can't be prevented. Some signs of early presbyopia include having to hold reading materials at arm's length, blurred vision in dim light, and eye fatigue along with headaches when working up close for a period of time.

DO YOU KNOW ?

In New Zealand, our population of 4 million people borrow about 50 million books a year from public libraries. Which means New Zealanders used their eyes for close up vision much harder than anyone else in the world.

Do you buy ready made or prescription reading glasses ?

Remember, this is your eyes we are talking about. Having a pair of glasses are important to eyes health, so we should know a few things about the glasses we are going to buy.

In order to prevent buying the wrong pair of readers that might cause fatigue and headaches, we should have a comprehensive eye exam by your local optometrist. Your optometrist will then advice you whether ready made readers are suitable for you in reference to your prescription findings during the examination.

Rest assure that there is nothing wrong with buying ready made readers from your Eye Care Provider.And they have become more fashionable and affordable nowadays.

Do discuss with your dispensing optician too about your eyesight needs and lifestyle as there are varies type of lenses option available that could be custom made to your unique prescription that suit every needs.

Most important point is have fun with your reading glasses. They are fashion and eye care accessories for everyone.