I am slightly nearsighted and i don't know what glasses to get??

Question

I am slightly nearsighted and wanted to have a set of glasses for when i am driving. I often have trouble seeing signs in the distance. However, i am not sure what "power" to get. I know nothing about glasses!

Answer 1

You need to go to the eyedoctor - or walk into a LensCrafters at the mall since they have a doctor there - and get a prescription. They will test your vision and give you the right glasses.

You can't buy glasses for driving over the counter, only reading glasses.

Answer 2

You have to meet minimal driving requirements which is 20/40 vision in most states. If you are slightly nearsighted you may still fit in that range. Nevertheless you'll want to find out what you measure from a good optomotrist.

Since your vision is slight, if you allow your interest to roam through the picture like a dog on a leash reel, and allow your interest to rest briefly on the smallest details you can make out from time to time, you might rediscover natural eyesight.