Reading glasses come with a number, like +1.50. Many people do not know what it means or how to pick one. Here it is in simple words.
The number is the lens power, measured in diopters. The plus sign (+) means the lens helps your eyes focus up close. A bigger number is a stronger lens, so +2.00 is stronger than +1.00.
Powers go up in small steps, usually 0.25 or 0.50, like +1.00, +1.25, +1.50, +1.75, +2.00.
No. The right power is the one that suits your eyes. Too strong makes text blurry and tires your eyes, just like too weak.
| Ready-made readers | Prescription reading glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Same in both lenses | Made for each eye |
| Astigmatism (CYL) | Not corrected | Can be included |
| Eye distance (PD) | Fixed | Set to you |
| Best for | Quick, occasional use | Daily use, or eyes that differ |
Our guide to prescription vs ready-made reading glasses goes deeper. If you also have astigmatism, see what CYL means. To find your PD, see how to measure PD at home.
On a prescription slip, the near power may be written as ADD. It is the extra plus power for close work. Our prescription guide explains it. Progressive and bifocal lenses use ADD too. See progressive vs bifocal.
Age charts are a rough guess. Two people of the same age can need very different powers, and the two eyes of one person can differ. Reading glasses are also not meant for children. An eye test gives the right numbers.
The frame has its own price on the product page. Lenses are added at checkout: hard coat ₹250 and blue cut ₹350 per pair, for -6.00 / -2.00 to +2.00 / +2.00 (SPH / CYL). Delivery is a flat ₹100. See the lens price list and browse reading glasses. For good-looking pairs, see stylish reading glasses.
This article is general information, not medical advice. For persistent symptoms or any sudden change in your vision, see an eye-care professional.
Send us a photo of your slip. One of our opticians will read it back to you in plain words and check it with you before any lens is cut.
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It is the power of the lens, in diopters. The plus sign means the lens helps close focus. +1.00 is a lighter power, and +2.00 is twice as strong.
No. The right number is the one that suits your eyes. Too strong can blur and tire your eyes just like too weak.
Ready-made readers have the same power in both lenses and a fixed centre. Prescription readers are made for each eye, with your own numbers and your own eye distance.
We would not. Age charts are rough, and eyes of the same age differ. An eye test gives the correct power and checks each eye.
Choose a frame, add your prescription at checkout or send a photo of your slip, and pick your lens. An optician checks the ADD value with you before any lens is cut.
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