A member asked:

I use solar glasses but never used reading glasses. so which number helps as reading glasses +1 or different? does it go with age ? i will be 38 soon

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Depends upon age: The need for reading glasses starts in the late 30s and increases throughout the 40s until the early 50s. The power needed will increase over this time, but + 1.00 is a good starting point and should work at your age. As you age, the power every several years will need to be adjusted but typically ends at +3.00 or so.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Reading glasses: It is best you be evaluated by an optometrist ( like at Lenscrafters, Hour eyes ) so that you can get an accurate assessment of your ocular needs.

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