reading lenses
Close-up sight aids
Reading lenses are eyeglass lenses designed to magnify close-up text and objects, compensating for the farsightedness that typically develops with age.
Available as prescription glasses or over-the-counter readers in standard strengths: I keep reading lenses on my nightstand.
The term sometimes refers to the lower portion of bifocals or progressive lenses.
- magnifyingIncreasing perceived size
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- eye examAssessment of sight
- diopterUnit of focal power
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