Aging is something that nobody likes to admit that they are experiencing adverse symptoms of. If you have started to squint every time you’re reading a book or have to hold it a few inches from your face to see properly, then you may be in need of some reading glasses. And although you can run to the nearest drugstore and buy a pair for under $10, you will have to juggle between those and your regular glasses— leaving you feeling like you own more glasses than you know what to do with. Luckily, with bifocals, we can correct both vision problems with just one pair of eyeglasses. So, what are bifocals and how do they work? Read on to learn more.
What Are Bifocals?
Bifocals were invented by Benjamin Franklin as a way for people to see both up close and far away with just one pair of glasses. By placing a lens to help you see in the distance at eye level and a lens to see things up close at the bottom in just one piece, bifocals are an excellent way to figuratively kill two birds with one stone.
How Do You Get Tested for them?
To be tested for bifocals, we will perform a traditional eye exam to test you for both nearsightedness and farsightedness. If it is determined that you suffer from both of these vision impairment issues, then we may recommend that you consider bifocals as a helpful option.
Are they Hard to Adjust to?
Just like with anything, getting used to wearing bifocals takes a bit of adjustment. A lot of patients suffer from dizziness at first because of the inability to quickly adjust to the two lenses. However, after just a few weeks, the adjustment period will be over, and you will be able to enjoy the unique benefits of bifocals.
Bifocals are a great way to see things both up close and far away. If you have noticed that you are experiencing difficulty seeing things up close, schedule an eye examination with Wilkinson Eye Center today to get properly tested. To learn more about bifocals, contact our office today!
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