It can be difficult coming to terms with the fact that your eyesight will never be the same again. For most of us, the presbyopia that comes with age is a nuisance at best, and a depressing reminder of the march of time at worst. Once we're over the initial shock and stage of denial, however, our priority is solving the problem of how to focus on small images once again.

Simple reading glasses are the quickest and easiest solution. If you need to switch between close work and ordinary vision quite a bit though, you will probably need bifocals or a similar solution. For those who haven't had their presbyopia officially diagnosed yet, it really is a good idea to have a proper eye exam. Only then will you be able to relax in the knowledge that there isn't a more serious problem.

Choosing Bifocals

Bifocals are a popular choice with many people because they're easy to use. They also allow for the continued use of prescription eye glasses if those are required. You will not be able to buy bifocals that incorporate your eye glass prescription, however. For this you will need to visit your optician.

Despite their popularity, bifocal reading glasses are a hard-to-find item among many reading glass retailers. Instead, most consumers use a slim or half eye reader to see an intermediate or far item. By doing this, the need for a clear top on a reading lens is eliminated. If you can't find bifocals, this is a convenient alternative.