Correcting presbyopia—wearing reading glasses
Wearing glasses to compensate for the lack of adjustment is the most classic and effective way to correct presbyopia. According to the different lens designs, they are divided into single focus, bifocal and multifocal glasses, which can be configured according to personal needs and habits.
FIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT READING GLASSES
1.How to choose reading glasses?
By far the most widely known are monofocal glasses, or single vision lenses. It is relatively cheap, highly comfortable, and has relatively low requirements for fitting and lens processing. It is suitable for presbyopic people who do not do much close work and only use reading glasses when reading newspapers and mobile phones.
For presbyopic people who often need to repeatedly switch between distance and near vision, bifocals can integrate two different diopters on the same lens, eliminating the inconvenience of frequently switching between distance and near glasses. It should be reminded that for those with a higher degree of presbyopia, the clarity of objects in the middle distance will be affected due to weak adjustment.
In order to be able to see clearly at far, medium and near distances at the same time, progressive multifocal lenses came into being. Its appearance is relatively beautiful and it is not easy to “reveal your age”, but it is more expensive and requires higher fitting and processing requirements.
2.Do reading glasses need to be replaced?
Some people think that reading glasses do not need to be replaced, but in fact, as age increases, the degree of presbyopia will also increase. When the glasses are worn for longer and longer, the glasses are not properly maintained, the lenses gradually become scratched, and the frames become deformed, the image quality will decrease and the visual effect will be affected. Therefore, when the above situation occurs or you feel that the prescription is inappropriate, please review and replace your reading glasses in time.
3.Can I use a magnifying glass instead of reading glasses?
Magnifying glasses are equivalent to extremely high-presbyopia reading glasses, which are much higher than the power required by people with daily presbyopia. They cannot support long-term reading and are prone to symptoms such as eye soreness, pain, dizziness, etc., and may even lead to worsening of the prescription. And if you “pamper” your eyes for a long time, it will be difficult to find the right power when you are fitted with reading glasses.
4.Can couples share a pair of reading glasses?
Everyone’s vision is different, with different powers and interpupillary distances. Wearing inappropriate reading glasses will make it more difficult to see, easily cause symptoms such as dizziness, and even worsen vision.
5.How to maintain reading glasses?
1. Glasses need to be taken off and put on carefully
Never take off or put on glasses with one hand, as this may damage the left and right balance of the frame, causing deformation of the frame and affecting the comfort of the glasses.
2. Clean your glasses properly
Do not directly wipe the lenses back and forth with paper towels or clothes, as this may cause lens wear and reduce the service life of the glasses. It is recommended to use glasses cloth or lens cleaning paper to wipe them.
3. Adjust or replace inappropriate glasses promptly
When glasses have scratches, cracks, frame deformation, etc., the clarity and comfort of the glasses will be affected. To ensure the visual effect, be sure to adjust or replace the glasses in time.
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Post time: Jan-10-2024