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One of the most common negative effects that come along with aging is having your vision weaken and worsen. Even those who have had great vision throughout their lives may suddenly no longer be able to comfortably read a newspaper or book located just a couple feet in front of them. To help with vision correctness for near-sightedness, most people could benefit greatly from buying a pair of reading glasses. When choosing a new pair of reading glasses, there are several factors to consider.

When looking for a new pair of reading glasses, you should try and get a pair that is prescribed by an optometrist. While you can purchase a pair of reading glasses at a drug store for very little, these glasses may not provide you with the best possible vision. Since the prescription does not meet the exact needs of your eye, you could end up straining your eye quite a bit, which could make your vision worse. A much better option would be to get a prescription from an optometrist and have it filled into a new pair of prescription glasses that are designed for you.

After meeting with an optometrist to have a new pair of reading glasses filled, you should consider what other protections that the lenses will provide for your eyes. If you plan on only using the glasses inside while you are reading, applying additional protections may not be necessary. However, if you plan to use them a lot outside while reading, you should ask to have an additional coat of protection put on which could protect your eyes from UV radiation.

If you end up purchasing an expensive pair of reading glasses, it could be a good idea to purchase some insurance for the glasses. Most optometrists and reading glass manufacturers can provide you with insurance coverage.This coverage could cover you in the event that the lenses are scratched, break, or fall out of the frame. The coverage could also cover the frames in the event that they are damaged or broken. However, glasses insurance plans will normally not provide coverage in the event that they are lost or stolen.

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