VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron OTC VERSUS PRESCRIPTION READING GLASSES Nearly everyone in their 40s or older has some degree of presbyopia: decreasing ability to focus vision on fine print and close objects. For many people in the earlier stages of presbyopia, simple reading glasses are enough to restore vision. Over the counter (OTC) reading glasses (also called readers) come in a lens magnification range of 0.25+ to 6.0+ that will suffice for many people with declining close vision. Whether you need a prescription depends on your specific vision condition and when/how long you'll be wearing the glasses. Prescriptions are better for correcting conditions like myopia (poor distance vision) and astigmatism (unequal curvature of the cornea or lens) or when each eye has different vision correction needs. Eyewear has changed dramatically over the past decades. Today's thin, lightweight lenses help people see near, far, and in-between without compromising their appearance. For all your eyewear needs, please stop by SKOWRON EYE CARE. Experience, commitment to technology, and a genuine concern for patient welfare enable all of our doctors and our highly qualified staff to work as a team to consistently deliver quality, affordable eye care. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. When trying to choose between two pairs of reading glasses or "readers," vision specialists recommend choosing the pair with the lower magnification level. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron OTC VERSUS PRESCRIPTION READING GLASSES Nearly everyone in their 40s or older has some degree of presbyopia : decreasing ability to focus vision on fine print and close objects . For many people in the earlier stages of presbyopia , simple reading glasses are enough to restore vision . Over the counter ( OTC ) reading glasses ( also called readers ) come in a lens magnification range of 0.25+ to 6.0+ that will suffice for many people with declining close vision . Whether you need a prescription depends on your specific vision condition and when / how long you'll be wearing the glasses . Prescriptions are better for correcting conditions like myopia ( poor distance vision ) and astigmatism ( unequal curvature of the cornea or lens ) or when each eye has different vision correction needs . Eyewear has changed dramatically over the past decades . Today's thin , lightweight lenses help people see near , far , and in - between without compromising their appearance . For all your eyewear needs , please stop by SKOWRON EYE CARE . Experience , commitment to technology , and a genuine concern for patient welfare enable all of our doctors and our highly qualified staff to work as a team to consistently deliver quality , affordable eye care . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. When trying to choose between two pairs of reading glasses or " readers , " vision specialists recommend choosing the pair with the lower magnification level . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com