Choosing The Best Prescriptive Reading Eye Glasses

Among the many activities our eyes are involved in, reading is one of the most usual and inescapable activities. Our eyes can understand the words and sentences written on a book or a digital screen. However, after an age, it becomes slightly difficult to perceive words and sentences written in small print. 

Here is where the work of reading glasses comes into focus. They can help in reducing vision issues and provide clear vision. Also, Nikon Lenswear, with its range of reading lenses, can help individuals read words on paper and digital screens more easily.

However, before explaining the benefits and other necessary details regarding reading lenses, a comprehensive definition of reading lenses is necessary. It will also better understand how reading lenses work to provide better vision.

What are reading glasses?

Eyeglasses are the most common method of providing vision correction for individuals of all ages. So when it comes to reading glasses, there are primarily two types of reading glasses, non-prescription, and prescription reading glasses. Non-prescription reading glasses are very common, can be bought over the counter, and have a generic power that helps people see and read clearly. 

However, individuals above the age of 40 can often have vision issues due to the hardening of the eye lens. Therefore, prescription reading glasses have been created with the affected individual’s strength to help them see better and avoid eye strain.

Although prescription and non-prescription reading glasses serve the same purpose, prescription reading glasses are more requested as they are provided with higher-quality lenses, making them high-quality reading glasses due to their precise vision correction and fitting frames.  

Apart from the above, prescription reading glasses can provide to people having vision issues for distance and near vision. Although getting a pair of readers glasses is easy, choosing a pair of reading glasses that can help individuals see is important. The most important points that help select the most suitable pair can be understood next.

Choosing Reading Glasses

The basic definition and needs of reading glasses have been explained already. But for many people above the age of 40 years, it can be difficult to understand the most important things they should keep in mind to buy a pair of quality readers glasses. With these pointers in mind, it will be easier for people to have a basic understanding of the features they should be looking out for:

1. Lens Type

Depending on their prescription, individuals may need single-vision or multifocal lenses.

2. Frame Type

Although there are several different frame materials, metal frames are considered the most durable option.

3. Lens Material

Polycarbonate and trivex lenses are the best options among several options due to their sturdy and lightweight nature.

4. Lens Coating

According to a person’s requirements and lifestyle, specific coatings can help in protecting it while providing clarity in vision. Some of the most common ones are anti-scratch, transition, and anti-glare coatings.

5. Comfort

The most important part of selecting the best reading glasses is ensuring they comfortably fit the face, ears, and nasal bridge.

Apart from the above, other features like lightweight frames or lenses can be somewhat more expensive. So it is important always to ensure that anyone above 40 looking to invest in a pair of good quality reading glasses should set a budget to find the most suitable frames to help them in clear vision.

What strength reading glasses do we need by age?

Reading glasses have been created with the basic idea of providing clear vision for people above 40 years of age. According to the individual’s age and lifestyle, the following is the strength of reading glasses that is necessary for age:

1. 40 to 44 years

At this age, a power ranging from +0.75 to +1.00 diopters to adjust the symptoms of presbyopia.

2. 45 to 49 years

Within the age group, a power ranging from +1.00 to  +1.50 diopters is enough.

3. 50 to 54 years

With the increase in vision issues caused due to Presbyopia, the power range for reading glasses is between +1.50 to +2.00 diopters.

4. 55 to 59 years

Individuals within this age group will require reading glasses between +2.00 to +2.25 diopters to provide clear vision.

5. 60 years or older

The best way to ensure that individuals above 60 years can see is by providing improved vision with reading glasses with lenses within the range of +2.25 to +2.50.

All the above strengths of reading glasses will be helpful for the eye care provider since they will be able to select the best-suited quality readers glasses. Therefore, when looking for the most suitable pair of reading glasses, Nikon lenses, with their range of reading lenses, can help provide high-quality reading glasses. Here is their range of lenses that can provide lightweight reading glasses for people above 40 years of age:

1. SeeMax Power

These are customised dual-power progressive reading lenses that consider an individual’s needs and provide them with the highest level of comfort.

2. SeeMax Infinite

Through their years of research and innovation, Nikon Lenswear has created the SeeMax Infinite range of lenses. These lenses optimise every design aspect to provide the sharpest and clearest vision.

3. RelaxSee Neo

These lenses for reading glasses have been specially designed to aid in relieving eyestrain. It can help relax the eyes while concentrating on an object near the vision distance.

4. DigiLife

The DigiLife category of lenses for reading glasses is an enhanced style of progressive lenses. These can help adapt to digital lifestyles with increased and easier access to mobile devices.

With all the above different types of lenses for reading glasses, it becomes easier for the eye care provider to choose the most suitable lenses. Due to these lenses, an individual can get a pair of lightweight reading glasses that provides visual clarity to read both words written on paper and digital mediums. So, it is important to discuss the most suitable reading glasses with the correct power lenses for quality readers glasses according to the age range from Nikon Lenswear.

Measuring vision correction and the need for prescription reading glasses

The eye is similar to any other organ in the body, making it susceptible to several issues affecting vision. Therefore, it is quite common for individuals to lose the ability to focus on small print or objects at a distance, also known as Presbyopia. Here is when the need to measure vision and work to help in better vision comes into focus.

As Presbyopia affects people above the age of 40, having a pair of high-quality reading glasses can help. Although these can be bought over the counter, getting a prescription pair of reading glasses is better. With the help of a proper eye care provider, the level of vision issues being caused due to Presbyopia can be understood.

1. Over-the-counter reading glasses do not have their strength mentioned. Therefore, it can cause further vision issues like eye strain or headaches. Prescription reading glasses are customised, which can help in reducing vision issues.
2. Poor lens quality in over-the-counter reading glasses is another reason individuals purchase a pair of prescription reading glasses.
3. The lens strength can differ in both eyes, so it is important to have a pair of prescription reading glasses to ensure both eyes have proper vision.

The benefit of having regular eye exams is that common vision issues are detected at an early stage. It also ensures that any other serious vision issues like macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other vision issues are addressed quickly.

What Makes Us Reading Lenses Expert

Nikon Lenswear has been creating high-quality reading glass lenses for individuals above the age of 40. Due to their dedication to attention to detail, attentiveness to protecting eyes, and precision, their lenses for reading glasses have been one of the most well-known products. So, when an individual is looking for a good pair of reading glasses, it is important to ensure that the eye care provider mentions the benefits of having lenses from Nikon Lenswear to the individual.