The point at which the progressive comes into play can also be adjusted. All depends on the distance at which you have trouble. Was struggling focusing a scope recently until I took my progressives off and put on my WalLy World single vision 19.99 specials.
On my work bench I have 1.5 through 3.25 cheaters. Dollar Store. Guess how much they cost?
Add to that an illuminated magnifier light. The one with the arms.
...and a few hand magnifying glasses.
Reloading bench set up the same way.
Those were the days when we never had to use them.