As we all know, eyeglasses are very important for people who want to achieve their optimal vision. What I am here to tell you is that there are different types of lenses that cater to different kinds of eye problems. You can’t simply borrow your friend’s glasses to be able to see or read better. It's not a one-size fits all kind of deal. No, it does not work that way (unless you have the same exact prescription coincidentally)! That is why it is necessary to know the difference between reading glasses and prescription lenses.

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Reading Glasses

Both glasses have the purpose to aid vision problems. However, the primary purpose of reading glasses is to aid individuals with presbyopia. Presbyopia is an eye condition which is fairly common among people aging 35 to 45 years old.

What happens when a person starts to develop presbyopia?

Individuals suffering from presbyopia have continuously lost elasticity on the lenses of their eyes resulting to problems like blurry vision and the inability to focus sight on close-range objects.

For reading glasses, the strength of lenses is generic. You can easily determine your grade with a simple eye chart.

The material and cost of the two glasses has a big difference. Reading glasses are usually made with materials of lower quality. As mentioned earlier, it is made for presbyopia and deals with near vision problems, consequently hindering far-range vision. Inventing bifocal glasses address this matter. It has the power of both lenses for long-range and near vision capacity.

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Prescription Lenses

Prescription glasses, on the other hand, are spectacles with specified lenses to specifically match your needs. It is customized and thus, more accurate. This is used as a treatment in almost every problem related to vision, including presbyopia, astigmatism, myopia, and many more to mention. Note: a doctor’s prescription is required for this type of lenses.

Prescription glasses are made with high quality materials and have a wider set of options. The lens materials are superior and it often comes with coatings. It is manufactured following a very detailed process. You need to go through a series of vision tests to get your own prescription lenses. These are the reasons why prescription glasses costs more than generic reading glasses that can be purchased over the counter. 

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Both glasses offer their own, unique benefits. To help you in deciding which pair of glasses is best suited for an individual, here are some things to consider. Reading glasses is perfect for people with mild presbyopia. It is also for those who do not need vision correction every moment of the day. If you simply want to use your glasses to read the paper in the morning, reading glasses could be just the thing for you, granted that you went to the doctor to have your eyes checked. For long term use, vision correction, and all-day wear, prescription glasses is the better choice. 

Here at Daniel Walters, we offer a wide range of prescription glasses to help you with your vision problems. They come in different styles, colors, shapes, and design. Get your new pair now!