Hi Sky Kitten..I also have trouble reading the dash gauges w/o readers..my uncorrected intermediate/near vision is around 20/70 so focus length depends a lot on print size, lighting conditions, etc... jeppesen size print is impossible to read even at arms length w/o readers..also I found that as I got older my reader's prescription strength gradually increased..bottom line is each person's vision situation is different and you may be a good candidate for the multifocal implants whereas I wasn't.. also you might want to get 2nd opinions from other eye docs..good luck..