RAU Readers Reading Test
RAU readers has an indicative reading test to help you determine the correct strength.
We advise you to keep text/screen at a distance of approximately 40 cm.
If you are unsure between two different strengths, choose the lower strength.
read the text | Strength | Age* |
If you can read this sentence clearly, you don't need reading glasses | 0 | <35 years* |
If you can read this sentence clearly, this is your strength | +1.0 | 40-45 years* |
If this is the first line you can read clearly, use this strength | +1.5 | 45-50 years* |
If this is the first line you can read clearly, use this strength | +2.0 | 50-55 years* |
If this is the first line you can read clearly, use this strength | +2.5 | 55-60 years* |
If this is the first line you can read clearly, use this strength | +3.0 | +60 years* |
*Age: when it comes to general age-related farsightedness.