Has Anyone Discovered A Need For Reading Glasses After Turning 40?

[William33 110]

Lately, I have noted that my vision has started to "blur" when reading written material. Oddly enough, it does not occur on the computer, only on paper based text. e.g. newspapers, magazines and books.

Anyway, I had a vision test today during a physical and could only read line 7 (the largest font) on the scope. Even that was difficult.

Guess I need to see an optometrist. On that note, do most people just buy the reading glasses available in Pharmacies or do you go to an Optometrist for a prescription pair of reading glasses?

What does that cost typically?

Any insight is appreciated.

[GaryC 7]

Lately, I have noted that my vision has started to "blur" when reading written material. Oddly enough, it does not occur on the computer, only on paper based text. e.g. newspapers, magazines and books.

Anyway, I had a vision test today during a physical and could only read line 7 (the largest font) on the scope. Even that was difficult.

Guess I need to see an optometrist. On that note, do most people just buy the reading glasses available in Pharmacies or do you go to an Optometrist for a prescription pair of reading glasses?

What does that cost typically?

Any insight is appreciated.

Shoot, I can't read anything closer than 2 feet now. It's nothing but a blur. I am 49 now.

[bgreed 0]

Yep getting old sucks. Two years ago when the lines became blurry on my tape measure (I'm a cabinet maker by trade) I decidd it was time for a set of cheaters. Have used the pharmacy reader for two years now without problem though you will find some that seem to have better lenses than others. Without glasses anything within three feet is a blur. With'em I'm OK but I can tell that bifocals are on the way. I'm 50

[raymaga 25]

I currently work as an Optical Technician.

The condition you are describing is called Presbyopia. It is typical for people around 40, and affects close up vision, such as reading.

You should see an Optometrist and ask whether or not a pair of "over the counter" readers would work for you. You can save yourself a bit of money that way, and seeing an Optometrist will make sure that your eyes are healthy in every other way.

If you purchase prescription reading glasses, the costs would involve an eye exam (usually around $150.00), a frame (anywhere from $90 to $300), and single vision lenses (around $75.00). If you want anti-scratch coating, that would cost around $25.00.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Lately, I have noted that my vision has started to "blur" when reading written material. Oddly enough, it does not occur on the computer, only on paper based text. e.g. newspapers, magazines and books.

Anyway, I had a vision test today during a physical and could only read line 7 (the largest font) on the scope. Even that was difficult.

Guess I need to see an optometrist. On that note, do most people just buy the reading glasses available in Pharmacies or do you go to an Optometrist for a prescription pair of reading glasses?

What does that cost typically?

Any insight is appreciated.

I just turned 39 and had a physical today. My eyes were still good. Is the drop-off quick?

[William33 110]

I currently work as an Optical Technician.

The condition you are describing is called Presbyopia. It is typical for people around 40, and affects close up vision, such as reading.

You should see an Optometrist and ask whether or not a pair of "over the counter" readers would work for you. You can save yourself a bit of money that way, and seeing an Optometrist will make sure that your eyes are healthy in every other way.

If you purchase prescription reading glasses, the costs would involve an eye exam (usually around $150.00), a frame (anywhere from $90 to $300), and single vision lenses (around $75.00). If you want anti-scratch coating, that would cost around $25.00.

That is excellent advice. Thank you very much.

Lately, I have noted that my vision has started to "blur" when reading written material. Oddly enough, it does not occur on the computer, only on paper based text. e.g. newspapers, magazines and books.

Anyway, I had a vision test today during a physical and could only read line 7 (the largest font) on the scope. Even that was difficult.

Guess I need to see an optometrist. On that note, do most people just buy the reading glasses available in Pharmacies or do you go to an Optometrist for a prescription pair of reading glasses?

What does that cost typically?

Any insight is appreciated.

I just turned 39 and had a physical today. My eyes were still good. Is the drop-off quick?

So it would seem. At 39, 40 and 41 my vision was perfect. Then wham, blur...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

OMG, William...I've been depressed over this! I just noticed it within the last 6 months or so (I just turned 41). Anything closer than about 12 inches from my face gets blurry. I've had good vision all my life. I thought perhaps looking at a computer screen all day has something to do with it.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

I never wore glasses until I was 40 then over a period of a few months I became more and more aware of not being able to see thing that were close to me... when it got to the point my arms were no longer long enough to hold thing far enough to see and I was signing my signature blind on credit card slips... I knew it was time to go see the optician and get my eyes checked... well I stared off with reading glasses and now almost 5 years later I now wear multi focal contacts.. I love them and they cost the same as I would have been for varifocal glasses...

Welcome to getting older....

Kez

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Sir, if you would please cover your left eye and read this... IMLEGALLYBLIND

[William33 110]

OMG, William...I've been depressed over this! I just noticed it within the last 6 months or so (I just turned 41). Anything closer than about 12 inches from my face gets blurry. I've had good vision all my life. I thought perhaps looking at a computer screen all day has something to do with it.

Me too Bro. I also wonder about the possible computer connection.. Based on Raymaga's advice, this may be inherent to age....

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Sir, if you would please cover your left eye and read this... IMLEGALLYBLIND

...all that 'spanking the monkey' has finally caught up.

[William33 110]

I never wore glasses until I was 40 then over a period of a few months I became more and more aware of not being able to see thing that were close to me... when it got to the point my arms were no longer long enough to hold thing far enough to see and I was signing my signature blind on credit card slips... I knew it was time to go see the optician and get my eyes checked... well I stared off with reading glasses and now almost 5 years later I now wear multi focal contacts.. I love them and they cost the same as I would have been for varifocal glasses...

Welcome to getting older....

Kez

Thanks for your thoughts Kez.. I was afraid that age was a factor, you have confirmed it. Time to see the eye Doc.

[Ban Hammer 14,293]

So it would seem. At 39, 40 and 41 my vision was perfect. Then wham, blur...

ditto....my eyes were just fine until a few years ago, now i have to wear reading glasses.

[mawilson 2,133]

So if you were shortsighted, your vision goes back to normal?

[William33 110]

So if you were shortsighted, your vision goes back to normal?

Being shortsighted, is a malfunction of the brain, not the eyes....