Have you noticed some people wear their glasses when they are reading or working, but have perfect vision otherwise? Well, this could be for many reasons; some wear glasses for improved clarity while watching something or reading a book, while some wear it to lessen eye strain. Others may choose to wear glasses as a protective shield against dust, allergens, or blue light. And sometimes to add a bit of style to their look.
We have broken down a few common reasons why people choose to wear glasses despite having 20/20 vision. Read till the end to know if it’s good or bad for your eyes.
Reading Glasses To Reduce Eye Strain
Prevention is better than cure. If you’re someone with perfect vision and wears reading glasses to avoid eye strain, we are super proud of you! Wearing reading glasses while working or reading helps magnify your visuals and prevents strain and dry eyes. This is because instead of your eyes, your reading glass lenses do all the heavy work. If you’re an avid reader, opt for a pair of reading glasses like the Lenskart Air Matte Gunmetal Full Rim Wayfarer Eyeglasses and the Lenskart Air
Black Full Rim Round Eyeglasses. These will benefit you in the long run.
Reading Glasses As A Protective Shield
Glasses fit the face to form a protective seal around the eyes. They not only protect you from a stray splatter of oil, but also dust and allergens. If you’re someone who spends long hours in front of digital devices, it is highly recommended to get a pair of computer glasses. Opt for these John Jacobs Computer Glasses Transparent Full Rim Round Eyeglasses and the Lenskart Blu Blue Block Phone & Computer Blue Full Rim Rectangle Glasses that block 98 percent of harmful blue rays from digital screens, thus reducing eye strain.
Reading Glasses As A Fashion Statement
We’ve all fallen trap to the chic ‘nerd look’ style at least once in our lives. And it is not a bad thing — glasses, depending on the style and shape you choose can amp up your outfits. You can make a signature statement out of your look by choosing to wear a trendy pair of eyeglasses like these Lenskart Air LA Blue Half Rim Square Eyeglasses, Vincent Chase Rose Gold Full Rim Rectangle Eyeglasses or the Vincent Chase Gunmetal Full Rim Aviator Eyeglasses
How Do You Know You Need Reading Glasses?
Normally, if you’re above the age of 40, you’re prescribed a pair of reading glasses that may or may not come with power. But if you’re younger and spend long hours in front of your computer and phone screen, you must wear eyeglasses to avoid any vision problems later.
However, here are a few tell-tale signs that indicate you need a pair of reading glasses.
- If you hold books and other reading materials up close, the words look blurry. And when you hold them farther away you can read them.
- You have trouble seeing smaller print in dim light.
- Your eyes hurt when you try to read, sew or do other near-sighted work.
- You get a headache when you try to read or look at your computer screen for too long.
Are Reading Glasses Harmful To Your Eyes If You Have Perfect Vision?
Not at all! Reading glasses are safe to wear. In fact, they are very much encouraged by eye doctors around the world, especially if you have perfect vision. So, don’t wait up — get yourself a pair in your favorite style from Lenskart now.
