Vision Test
Peepers Vision Test
Many people struggle with seeing things close-up. If you are noticing that it's hard to read or see things even when they're held close to your face, you might be one of these people.
The good news is that no one has to struggle to see. A simple vision test can help you figure out what strength reading glasses will help you see better.
To help you see better, we made the Peepers Vision Test.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
Get the Chart
Download a PDF of the Peepers Vision Test Chart to find your perfect reading glass strength.
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Be sure to print the chart at actual size. Do not select "Fit to page."
Test Your Vision
Follow the instructions below. Important: Be sure to take the test without your glasses.
Instructions
Taking the Test
Our vision test is an easy, printable chart you can use to make sure you purchase the right strength of reading glasses. Just follow these simple instructions for the most accurate results.
Hold the page approximately 12–14 inches away from your face.
Start reading from top to bottom.
Read until you can clearly read a full line.
When you can clearly read a full line, look at the associated strength for that line — that is your strength!
Don't worry, there is no fine print.
Ready to Find Your Strength?
Download the Vision Test
Print it out, follow the steps above, and discover your perfect reading glass strength in minutes.
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Remember, you can always try on a pair of Peepers at one of our many retail locations which carry varying styles and assortment of strengths.
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Understanding Your Vision
How Do I Know If I Need Reading Glasses?
If you're having trouble seeing things less than an arm's length away — from your computer to your phone, books or even labels as you cook — you might want to try reading glasses.
There are a couple of conditions that are commonly the culprit here.
Many people say that once they got reading glasses, they noticed that everyday tasks were easier and that their eyes felt less strained at the end of the day.
Professional Care
When Should You See an Eye Doctor?
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, experts recommend an eye exam every year as a routine check-up.
If you have any sudden changes in your vision, it is best to err on the side of caution and see a doctor. Many eye conditions are easier to treat if they are caught early.
The Science
How Do Vision Tests Work?
There are a wide range of vision tests, but the one linked here is an example of the most common one: the eye chart, which helps you find your eye power.
An eye chart is made up of rows of letters that vary in size. Although each row contains letters that are the same size, the size of the letters in each row gets smaller from the top of the chart to the bottom.
When you take an eye test, you will stand a certain distance away from this chart and read each row of letters. The smallest row that you can read without squinting indicates your eye power.
You can get glasses to try and sharpen your vision so that you can read rows up to your desired strength. "20/20" commonly denotes perfect vision, although it is possible to see better than that.
There are only ten letters used in eye charts: C, D, E, F, L, N, O, P, T, and Z. These letters are easy to confuse with others when they are blurry; this means that if you are able to correctly read them, you are likely actually seeing them as opposed to correctly guessing them.
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More About Presbyopia
You're in Good Company
First and foremost, you're not alone! This happens to everybody – as you age, your up-close vision begins to deteriorate. Fine text becomes blurry, and you find yourself holding books and newspapers farther and farther away just to be able to see. You, like millions of others, need reading glasses.
What Causes It
As people age, the normal elasticity of the lens in our eye is lost, and without this flexibility, the eye has trouble focusing clearly. This problem can be compounded in dimly lit environments. The issue is referred to as "presbyopia," a vision condition in which the focusing power of the eye is gradually lost. Presbyopia may seem to occur suddenly, but the actual loss of flexibility takes place over a number of years.
Common Signs
Presbyopia usually becomes most noticeable in the mid-forties and is yet again one of those wonderful things we can look forward to as we age. It is not a disease and cannot be prevented. Some signs of Presbyopia include having to hold reading materials at arm's length to read, blurred vision in dim light at normal reading distance, and eye fatigue, along with headaches when doing normal day-to-day activities. Presbyopia is not the same as farsightedness, which relates to a less-than-perfect shape and curve of the eye and is usually an inherited trait.
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