What is visual discomfort? Visual discomfort is a term used to describe eye strain, which may be headaches, blurred vision, sensitivity to light or difficulty focusing. These symptoms can mean you experience difficulty when reading. Sometimes, coloured filters, in the form of lenses or overlays are used to treat visual discomfort when reading, but do...

The only definitive way to know whether you need glasses is to visit your optometrist for an eye exam. However, here are some signs that mean you should schedule an eye exam: Blurred close of vision or presbyopia (the need for reading glasses due to natural aging process) Poor distance vision or short-sightedness Difficulty seeing...