Converting a eyeglass a bifocal prescription to a reading prescription is a simple algebraic formula. Opticians are trained to solve these issues. Please see your local ABOC optician today. - Teresa Clay, ABOC - Integrity Vision Care. see us on Facebook.
It is not that easy. Some people believe that a simple set of numbers for a prescription can be plugged into a formula and somehow a new prescription will be generated. It is best to go to your local Optometrist and fully explain what kind of reading do you want to perform best. Ther will be a certain amount of positive (convex) lens power that will provide the needed amount of correction at the most comfortable distance for the size of document or book you read most. An approximate result that can give you an idea is to go to a Walgreens or similar type of Pharmacy and try different powers reading eyeglasses; but for best results a good Optometrist is best.
You add the part of the prescription that called the Add to the part called the Sphere. If your prescription contains Cylinder or Axis those numbers stay the same. Example: Your prescription is Sphere -1.00 Cyl -0.25 Axis 090 Add +2.00. Your reading prescription would be Sphere +1.00 Cyl -0.25 Axis 090 with no add.
When determining the appropriate eyeglass strength for your vision needs, consider factors such as your prescription from an eye exam, the type and severity of your vision problem, your age, and any other specific visual requirements you may have, such as for reading or driving. Consulting with an eye care professional is recommended for a precise and personalized prescription.
The sphere part means it is correcting for either farsightedness or nearsightedness. The single vision part means they correct for one distance weather it be reading, distance or intermediate range. It means it does not correct for astigmatism or bifocal accommodation.
Reading seeing up close. Usually only a magnifier like a bifocal only
Bifocal glasses have lenses with two distinct optical powers, usually for near and distance vision. They are called bifocals because they have two focal points, one for near vision and one for distance vision, incorporated into a single lens.
Presbyopia cannot be cured, but individuals can compensate for it by wearing reading, bifocal, or trifocal eyeglasses.
Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing bifocal spectacles in the 18th century. He created them by cutting two lenses in half and combining a lens for distant vision with a lens for close-up reading.
Bifocal and trifocal lenses solved problem for people who have multiple vision troubles. They could have one pair of glasses for reading and distance. They did not have to carry around several sets of glasses. They even have bifocal and trifocal sunglasses now.
If you have trouble reading then yes non-prescription reading glasses would be beneficial to your eyes. You may also consider gettng your eyes examined by an eye doctor.
The strength of reading glasses is determined by a prescription from an eye doctor, which is based on the individual's specific vision needs. The prescription will indicate the level of magnification needed for the lenses in the reading glasses.
This cannot be done for a few reasons. 1 depends whether its a soft and a RGP lens. 2 prescriptions generally over +4 or -4 needs to be adjusted due to the vertex distance ( distance between the spectacle plane and the corneal plane) 3 whether there is astigmatism 4 depends on the curvature of the eye 5 amount of tears in your eye 6 certain soft lens matrial need more adjustments than others The only way to get that prescription is to have the lens fitted on the eye by your eye doctor and then they'll work out whats the best Rx for you.