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Step 1
Visit your optometrist first if you suspect you need reading glasses. If you find you have to hold a newspaper or magazine far from your face to make out the print, you need reading glasses. An optometrist will be able to assess how severe your problem is, and recommend the proper eyeglass strength.
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Step 2
Try on different pairs if purchasing reading glasses at a drugstore. Reading glasses range from plus one diopter to plus 3.5. Check the chart at the eyeglass stand, which will include an eye chart for testing various glasses. If you can read the chart comfortably, without straining, it's probably the right pair for you.
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Step 3
Consider computer reading glasses if you spend a lot of time in front of your monitor. This type of reading glasses is relatively new, so ask your optometrist where to purchase them.
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Step 4
Determine if you need bifocals, which contain magnification in the bottom half of the glasses. You can see over the top of the frames without straining when using bifocals.
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Step 5
Choose a stylish frame. Whether your buy your pair of reading glasses at a drugstore, from your optician or over the Internet, there are countless frame colors, styles and patterns available to fit your personality.
