When to buy computer glasses?

I am a late-thirties male, near-sighted.

I recently visited the optometrist for an exam and a new prescription for my glasses.

I only just found out about the concept of "computer glasses". By "computer glasses", I mean those with a customized prescription, tailored to the wearer, for looking at things within the typical distance range of working at a desk. I do not mean glasses that are intended to filter out blue light.

This concept appeals to me because I am a software developer and work all day at my desk and have read a lot of small text. However, I am not sure if (or when) I should buy computer prescription safety glasses. This is because, although I need a new prescription to see things more clearly, I don't experience headaches or eye strain that I am aware of. Also, I do not have trouble reading things that are very close to me (like books) without my glasses (no presbyopia issues).

So should I start off by just getting one pair of glasses with my latest prescription and try to use those glasses for all of my tasks (looking at things far and close)? Should I wait and see if I have trouble with computer work with this single pair, and only then investigate "computer glasses" if I experience headaches/eye strain/unclear vision?

As a near-sighted person, would use my "regular prescription" (i.e. glasses for seeing far away) be "overkill" for desk work? i.e. would I be using "too much correction" for desk work and would this weaken my eyesight or weaken it more rapidly? Should I be using a "weaker" prescription for close work?

Any advice would be appreciated

My prescription is:

- OD [Sph: -3.00], [Add + 0.75]

- OS [Sph: -1.75], [Cyl -1.00], [Axe 168] [Add +0.75]

 

can you work more time with it or is it just easier on the eyes?

 

Since I was starting to work with computers - I was using a "computer glasses". It really saves my eyes, lower tension headaches, make my working day quite better. You should use it definitely

 

thanks

 

As a near-sighted individual, it's generally recommended to have a separate pair of glasses for close work, such as computer use or reading, especially if you spend a significant amount of time at a desk. While you may not currently experience headaches or eye strain, having dedicated computer glasses can still provide benefits in terms of visual comfort and reducing eye fatigue in the long run. My brother has this problem, so I advise you not to play with such things

 

Using concave lenses for near work can apparently worsen one's myopia.