This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Grant Readers.

No one likes to admit they’re getting older or gasp! that it might be time for readers. Lucky for us, reading glasses aren’t what they used to be. And by used to be, I mean crotchety old librarian-esque.

I’ve actually been near-sighted all my life so I’ve always felt more comfortable looking at things close up. Somewhere along the line, I found myself pulling the “old lady” move where you tilt your head back, look down the end of your nose, hold what you’re looking at farther and farther away, and maybe close one eye and squint for good measure. At some point my arms will become too short for this maneuver, I’m sure. Luckily, the fix is easy though, with reading glasses!

So just in case you’re like me and aren’t really ready to admit you need them, but want to be sure to know when you do (hah!), here are five very real signs that you just might need a pair of reading glasses.

5 Very Real Signs You Might Need Reading Glasses

You Want More Light

If you find yourself asking for light when you’re trying to read, even in an already well-lit room, then it may be time for reading glasses. Fact is, as you age, your eyes weaken and studies have even shown that at 60, you need 3 times more light to read than when you were 20. Funny, sometimes I think I need 3 times more a lot of things now that I’m older…. 3 times more sleep, 3 times more visits to the bathroom, 3 times more wine….

Your Computer Makes You Drowsy

Close-up and detail work makes the muscles in our eyes work double time. When you’re reading or working at your computer, it’s even worse because the screen emits a harmful blue light and glare. Your eyes can easily become overly tired, which in turn, will make you drowsy! (Is it nap time yet?)

Computer screens can affect your eyes in a number of ways, including:

• Reduced blink rate
• Dry, irritated and red eyes
• Eye strain and tired eyes
• Blurred and variable vision

Specialized computer reading glasses (e.Readers) can help take the strain off your eyes. They help keep digital text sharp and reduce glare, even from harsh artificial light. Seeing as I spend a solid 12 hours a day starting at my computer or phone, these are very high on my I-definitely-don’t-need-them-but-maybe-I’ll-get-them-just-in-case list.

You’ve Switched to the Large Font on Your Phone

You know what I’m talking about. Your text messages started getting blurry and hard to read so now you have that large font. You know, the one that is so big that someone in the next room can see what you’re texting…which makes for some embarrassing moments, right? Maybe with a pair of readers, you could make your private messages private again.

You See Circles and Spots

“Floaters” are a common ailment as we age. However, when our eyes are over-worked and can’t properly focus, you can actually start seeing scattered light around bright sources of light like lamps, your computer screen and headlights. Readers can help this problem, or you can keep telling your friend you’re seeing ghosts, up to you. But keep in mind that a visit to the ophthalmologist should also be considered to rule out cataracts. Yikes!

It’s All Downhill From Here

No matter how many times you tell yourself you’re only as old as you feel, your body still knows exactly how old it is and once it hits 40, believe me, it’s all downhill. Have you all of a sudden lost the ability to focus on objects close to you? As many people age they develop a condition known as Presbyopia. Even though this is perfectly normal, it definitely isn’t fun. Good news is that sometimes reading glasses can help here too!

Reading glasses are important, and different people use them for different reasons. A visit to the eye doctor is the quickest and surest way to find out if you need readers (and also the health of your eyes) as well as the best way to ensure you’re choosing the right pair of readers for your lifestyle.

If you find you do need readers, Foster Grant Readers offers a wide variety to choose from – MultiFocus, Light Specs, Sun Readers, e.Reader, etc. And the best part? They’re definitely not your grandmother’s glasses. There are so many modern styles, colors, and shapes to choose from, that needing to wear them may not be a bad thing after all when they make such a cute accessory! At $34.99 and under, you could have a few different pairs to match your outfit or your mood.

Right now you can pick up a pair of Foster Grant Readers for 20% off with code Readers20, expires 10/31/17.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Grant Readers.