Dear Friends,
I certainly had this question, as I interviewed ODs, scientists on this difficult subject.
We put our "nose on the page" and induce, "negative status" after years of doing this. (This is completely normal.)
Then, we rush into an OD's shop, and DEMAND EXTREMELY SHARP VISION. That is why ODs are in business.
But you have to "back off" and ask that perhaps you should have started with the plus, when you were still at 20/40.
Here is a video to discuss both those issues - on a scientific level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmIma_8YPmkIf I were at naked-eye, 20/40 (or close to it), I would have that Snellen up, and I would be wearing a strong plus for all close work for at least one year.
It is VERY LOW COST to do it. Right? Do you fear the plus? Then you will not wear it.
The more you know - the better off you will be.
Enjoy,