Yes, I need bifocal lenses. When I last had my eyes checked, two years ago, the optometrist told me I was borderline for bifocals. This time it was definite. I hadn't been experiencing any difficulties with close vision, except when looking at very small and very close things - like things eight inches or closer. When the doc showed me the side-by-side comparison, I could feel the strain it took to focus. That was last tuesday. Starting saturday, I've been feeling eye strain pretty much continuously. Today, I finally went out to buy new glasses. They'll be in in two weeks. Given how my eyes feel right now, I think that's going to be a long wait.