Reading Glasses Test – Strength Guide

Selecting the Proper Strength for Reading Glasses

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To find the strength you need, read the following Test Chart WITHOUT GLASSES from a distance of about 14 inches. The first line you have difficulty reading has the lens strength to the right. This is the correct optical power to order.