Oh the joys of getting older!
I've been extremely short sighted from the age of nine and have actually worn contact lenses for some 37 years (!!) - but now need reading glasses as well.
For crafting - especially if using a craft knife - I find the best bet is to be like Carolyn and Jen and work about two inches from the project!!

My OH tried varifocals and they drove him nuts! He also reads now without his specs!

Barbara xx