Low Vision, Need Higher than a +3.00 Power

This is an email I get at least once a week, "I'm looking for reading glasses stronger than a +3.00. What should I do?" First and foremost go see a doctor and get an eye exam. If you are suffering from presbyopia the need for over the counter reading glasses shouldn't extend beyond this power. Because of this, many states have made it illegal to sell reading glasses without a prescription above a +3.00 strength.

Do some manufacturers still make them? Yes. Do some pharmacies still sell them? Yes. However because we truly are concerned about the health of your eyes and long term vision we encourage you to visit your M.D.

If you wear a +3.00 or less but find on occasion you need a little boost, consider using a magnifying glass. Even those of us with the best vision need a little help in certain situations.