How To | Buy Readers

Your eyes require different strengths (e.g., your left eye is +1.00 but your right is +2.00).

Not all readers are the same. Pick the one that fits your lifestyle: how to buy readers

These have a non-magnified top and a reading segment at the bottom, so you never have to take them off. 3. Factor in Your Screen Time Your eyes require different strengths (e

The entire lens has magnification. Best for long sessions of reading a book or tablet. The most important part of buying readers is

The most important part of buying readers is the "strength," measured in diopters (e.g., +1.00, +1.50).

If you can’t find a chart, strengths usually correlate with age: Age 40–45: +0.75 to +1.00 Age 45–50: +1.00 to +1.50 Age 50–55: +1.50 to +2.00 Age 60+: +2.50 and up 2. Choose Your Lens Type