This is going to sound a bit odd, unless there is someone on here with the same problem.
I started becoming short-sighted around the age of 8, gradually my eyesight worsened, until eventually eveything was a blur - unless I wore my glasses or held books very close to my face. I hated wearing my specs! Not just for vanity, but also even with glasses on you loose your peripheral vision; several pairs became broken once my children came along. So when I was able to afford it I went over to contact lenses. These have been great, until the last couple of years when I started to become long-sighted! Yes you can have both! Now when I wear my contact lenses I need reading glasses too! I did consider eye surgery, but apart from the cost my eyes aren't suitable. I love to read, for myself, & now I read to my grandchildren too. I also like to sew, knit & draw. I would love to have a good pair of reading glasses - to help me enjoy so much again!