Prescription or reading Eyeglasses? Understanding the difference

One of the unfortunate aspects of aging is the breakdown in the quality of vision for some. But, if you're a person who has never dealt with vision correction methods before, learning about the degree of specialization in today's eyeglasses can seem overwhelming.

However, to keep things simple, most first-time eyeglasses wearers will have to choose between two types of corrective eyewear: reading and prescription eyeglasses. Conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or others are typically treated with these two options, but many new eyeglass wearers are unaware of the differences between them.

Let's examine the difference between the two most popular eyeglasses options.