http://www.onlineopticiansuk.com/rss/1/productlistings/reading-glasses/cat36 <h2><span style="font-size: 16px;">What strength reading glasses do I need?</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The strength of all reading glasses is measured in dioptre, with units increasing by 0.25 dioptre depending on the power of the lens.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The power of reading glasses ranges from +0.75 dioptre to +3.00 dioptres. Both lenses are the same power, which is indicated by a permanent marking on the inside of the frame or with a removable sticker on the lens. Typically, one of the following numbers will be displayed:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+0.75</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+1.00</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+1.25</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+1.50</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+1.75</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+2.00</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+2.25</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+2.50</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+2.75</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">+3.00</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The important thing to remember when choosing reading glasses is, the higher the number, the greater the power of the lenses. So, glasses with a marking of 1.0 are low power, while those with a marking +3.0 are high powered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can conduct your own reading glasses test by using a dioptre chart. Simply position the chart at a distance of around 14 to 16 inches from your eyes (or how you would read a normal-sized print) to determine the strength of the lens you require. However, this should only be used as a basic guide to determine which strength of reading glasses you require.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Here'</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">s a great blog post explaining&nbsp;how to choose the correct reading glasses powers -&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><a title="https://www.onlineopticiansuk.com/blog/how-to-find-your-reading-glasses-strength/" href="https://www.onlineopticiansuk.com/blog/how-to-find-your-reading-glasses-strength/" target="_blank">https://www.onlineopticiansuk.com/blog/how-to-find-your-reading-glasses-strength/</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you require additional assistance or information, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in selecting the correct frames and lens options for your prescription, lifestyle and budget.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Freephone:&nbsp;0800 690 6220</span></p> Copyright 2026 Online Opticians UK.com en Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:01 +0100 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:01 +0100