I admit to not reading the entire thread, but that's about the age I started needing reading glasses, and I've found that I need more LIGHT. Those Ott-like lights thay seel at Big Lots are perfect for me.

I go to the all for $1.00 store and buy up plenty. I have one in the kitchen. 3 pair on the tables in the living area, one by my bed, one in the bathroom and of course one in my purse. Im 56 and you probably wouldnt need strong ones. try each on and read something while you are in the store. I used to buy the $15.00 ones but not anymore. these are the same.

I was in bifocals in my 30's.

I agree with the ones who say get your eyes checked before you do anything else and tell your optometrist the problems you've been having.

One additioinal thing to the readers - an Ott Light really gives great light, and makes it easier to work in projects of all sorts.

I hate to say this, but since it crossed my mind -- Hope it's your need for glasses and not something like diabetes. Have you had your blood glucose checked lately?

Don't try to self-diagnose unless you're a doctor. Go to one and find out. It could be something serious.

I think it's the age thing, too. I needed bifocals at age 37 and my husband didn't need them until he was 47. That's a huge window - almost everyone hits it at some point. My MIL still doesn't need them.

Good luck!!!

I've worn glasses for years for distance and can't drive without them. With them, my vision is perfect. However, I'm finding I have to used the weakest cheaters now for close handwork and sometimes when reading, depending on the size of the print. I'm 62 so feel blessed I haven't needed anything for close work before now.

Sounds like it's time for a low prescription reading glasses. First try magnifiers from a discount store, if they don't work I'd visit the eye Dr. to be sure you don't have an astigmatism in one or both eyes....Happy quilting :-D