Do you find yourself squinting when you read things? Do the words on your computer screen or smartphone seem fuzzy? If so, you should consider visiting a reputable optician to get compact reading glasses. These are good for you if you want to read more comfortably. Here are signs that indicate you need compact reading glasses.

1. Deteriorating Eyesight

The human eye refocuses images using the cornea and lens. As you age, these parts change in shape, size, and curvature, making you see blurry images. The lenses also lose elasticity and flatten out too much for clear vision. As a result, you'll need reading glasses more often.

 Adults start needing reading glasses in their middle ages. If you're suffering from presbyopia (an age-related condition where close-up objects become difficult to see clearly),  you'll need them all day long to see well. 

Also, if colors appear more faded for you than they once did, chances are your eyesight has a problem. It's important to go for a checkup because it may be a result of deteriorating eyesight or terminal illness.  

2. Text Appears Fuzzy Or Out Of Focus

You may find yourself squinting to read text on your computer, phone, or tablet. If it's not because of your screen's brightness level, then you may need a pair of reading glasses. This is especially true if what you are looking at appears fuzzy or out of focus when compared with words that are farther away from the screen.

While some people can see clearly in their 40s and 50s, others may start experiencing changes early. An eye exam may find that you have nearsightedness (near objects appear blurry), farsightedness (faraway objects look blurry), or astigmatism (images seem distorted around the edges). If that's the case, your doctor should prescribe compact reading glasses to enable you to view different distances comfortably.

3. Headaches

One of the first symptoms of myopic vision is headaches. If you're nearsighted, your eyes will strain to focus on what's in front of them. That straining can affect the nerves and make your head throb. This is also true for farsightedness. When there isn't a clear line between foreground and background objects, you may experience blurriness and headaches. 

It's easy to dismiss the idea of needing reading glasses as you get older. But, it's smart not to take your eyesight for granted. If you're experiencing any difficulty with the above signs, then it may be time to see an eye doctor.