Do I Need Reading Glasses?

Do you often wonder if you need reading glasses? This may be the case when you have trouble seeing up close or tend to squint whenever you read. Either way, this is a problem that should be addressed to prevent fatigue, eye strain and headaches.

Six One Six Vision Center, a top choice when searching online for an “eye doctor near me“, goes over the common symptoms of needing reading glasses and how to tell if you need them. We’ll also let you know some of the advantages and disadvantages of wearing them and the best place to get reading glasses in your area.

Symptoms to Look Out for

There are a few symptoms that may indicate that you need reading glasses. If you find yourself squinting to read or having trouble seeing up close, these could be signs that you need reading glasses. Other symptoms include:

Headaches
Eye fatigue
Neck pain

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s a good idea to see an optometrist to get your eyes checked.

When Do You Need Glasses?

The best way to tell if you need reading glasses is to get your eyes checked by an optometrist. They can tell if you need glasses and what strength your eyes will need.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Wearing Reading Glasses

There are both advantages and disadvantages to wearing reading glasses. Some of the advantages are:

Being able to see better up close
Reducing eye strain
Relieving headaches.

However, some of the disadvantages include:

Having to remember to bring your glasses with you everywhere
Risk of losing them
The cost if you accidentally break them
Scratched glasses can be irritating

Get Your Reading Glasses at Six One Six Vision Center!

If you think you may need reading glasses, be sure to get your eyes checked by an eye doctor. They’ll conduct a routine eye exam and even recommend what strength your eyes will need. So, when searching online for an “optometrist near me“, be sure to check out the services offered at Six One Six Vision Center in Eagle, ID. We’re more than happy to find the perfect pair of reading glasses for you! Call or text us at (208) 514-1858 today to make an appointment, or schedule online anytime.

COVID-19

To our Six One Six Vision Center Families,

Our office is fully open to serve your eye care needs. We cannot wait to see you in our office again! With the health and safety of our team and patients at the forefront of our minds, the following changes have taken place while we all do our part to fight this pandemic:

We ask that if you are experiencing a fever, shortness of breathe, or a cough that you reschedule your visit at this time.

We are asking our patients to complete as much of the typical intake paperwork and collecting of insurance information electronically to reduce the amount of team members they need to be exposed to at the office.

We have very strict cleanliness procedures for anyone who comes in to our office at every point of their visit to lower risk of potential infection.

Now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves, our families, and our communities as best we can, while practicing safe social distancing recommendations. We will get through these difficult times together, and I promise you our office and our team will be here to support you as best we can during these changes, and will be even stronger once we can return to normal care.

Be well, stay strong, take care of each other.

– Six One Six Vision Center Team

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