Problems With Reading Glasses

Most people will require the help of reading glasses at some point in their lives. This can be a difficult adjustment, particularly if you've never needed glasses for vision correction. When wearing reading glasses, there may be certain problems that you encounter, which may make it difficult to see clearly.

Over-the-Counter Reading Glasses

Over-the-counter reading glasses are made so that they have a set power, or strength. This power is the same for each lens and will not have any correction for astigmatism. If the correction of the over-the-counter reading glasses differs significantly from what your vision requires, you may experience eye strain or fatigue, headaches and even nausea as a result.

Inability to See Your Computer Screen

Reading glasses can blur your vision when attempting to use your computer. While your vision may be clear when looking down at your keyboard or reading materials, the computer monitor is often set further back on your desk. This can be resolved by getting a prescription for computer glasses, which allows you see up close and computer distance. If you wear bifocals, progressive lenses are another option to discuss with your eye care provider.

Blurred Prescription Reading Glasses

Blurred vision, or eye strain, with new prescription may be the result of several problems. For the best vision, the lenses will need to be adjusted so that you are seeing out of the optical center of the lens. If this was done incorrectly, blurring and potential eye discomfort may occur. When adjusted properly, your eyes will be looking through the optical center of your glasses, which provides the clearest vision. If adjustment does not resolve the problem, the reading prescription may not accurately match what was written. Your optician has the equipment to verify that the readers were made correctly. New reading glasses often require a break-in period so that your eyes grow accustomed to wearing them. If there is no other discernible problem, wear the glasses as needed for roughly two weeks to see if your ability to read with them improves.