auto dark welding helmets what U use

I have a Lincoln Viking helmet and I have the same issue. Hard to see. I blame it mostly on my dark garage and being blind as a bat (i'm very near sighted).

I really have to light up my work piece so I can even see where to strike the arc. It's just not always so easy to bring a light to the work piece.

I'm going to try using those 2X reading glasses that some of you have mentioned. Maybe that will help.