I have been shortsighted since third grade. I made it to -5 dioptrin now in my 40s.
The problem is now i start beeing farsighted as well, the usual thing that i would have to hold the book far away from my eyes when wearing glasses. I fear the cost of varifocals, because i dont know if i get along with them and they are effing expensive.
The optician suggested some special glasses for drawing/reading but these are expensive as well. health insurance doesnt cover.
At the moment i can only draw when the light is really good, for reading i simply have to take the glasses of.

Anyone out there who has experience with this problem? is it worth it to get special glasses?