What Strength Reading Glasses Do You Need?

To find out what strength of reading glasses you will need, follow these steps.

  1. Print this page on your printer. You cannot use this chart by looking at it on your computer monitor due to the size and resolution differences among computers.
  2. The chart below is exactly 4 inches wide. Please make sure it is 4 inches wide on your printed copy.
  3. For Reading Glasses and from a distance of 14 inches, read each line. The first line that you have trouble reading is represented to the right with a Diopter number. The Diopter number represents the strength of reading glasses you will need.
  4. For Computer Reading Glasses and from a distance of 28 inches, read each line. The first line that you have trouble reading is represented to the right with a Diopter number. The Diopter number represents the strength of computer reading glasses you will need.

Power Strength Chart

ATTENTION: Ready-to-wear non-prescription glasses are not intended to replace prescribed corrective lenses or examinations by an eye care professional. Regular eye check-ups by a qualified professional are necessary to determine your eye health status and vision needs.