{"id":87062,"date":"2024-05-17T03:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T11:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=87062"},"modified":"2025-01-27T06:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:10:24","slug":"using-readers-with-contact-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/using-readers-with-contact-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Readers with Contact Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those whose work or hobbies involve near viewing, eye fatigue can be a real hindrance after hours of reading or computer use. As we get older, a condition known as presbyopia<\/strong><\/a> makes it difficult to focus on near objects. The good news is, it can be easily corrected by using bifocals<\/strong><\/a> or progressive<\/strong><\/a> glasses.<\/p>\n

But, what if you\u2019re a contact lens wearer? Can you use reading glasses<\/strong><\/a> with contact lenses? The answer is yes!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Julia Avamotive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How Readers Work with Contact Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Typically, your contacts will be focused for distance. For any viewing distance closer than that, such as your computer monitor or cellphone, your focusing muscle has to engage to bring these objects into focus. Readers are lenses that help your eyes focus on close objects, and can be purchased as prescription reading glasses<\/strong><\/a> or non-prescription glasses<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

When to Consider Using Readers with Contact Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reading glasses can be beneficial to contact lens wearers in various scenarios.<\/p>\n