Multifocal Contact Lenses

"The print in this magazine is too small"
"The light in this restaurant is too dim to read the menu"
"I need to hold things further away to see them"

Do any of the above sentences sound familiar to you? If so, you are likely suffering from presbyopia. Presbyopia is a common ocular condition in which the crystalline lens in your eye gradually loses its ability to focus on near objects. Over time, this process becomes less effective, resulting in blurred near vision.

Presbyopia can be corrected in a number of ways:

Prescription and
non-prescription eyeglasses

Both prescription and non-prescription eyeglass options exist that can improve your near vision. While they can be very helpful in correcting your vision, they are also inconvenient for many activities.

Contact lenses

Multiple contact lens options exist to help restore your near vision including monovision and multifocal contact lenses.

Monovision is a form of vision correction in which one eye is corrected for distance vision, and the other eye is corrected for near vision. This is very functional for most patients, however it can lead to decreased depth perception, increased glare and halos at night, and it often fails as your near vision prescription increases.

Multifocal contact lenses allow patients the ability to see all distances without any compromise of depth perception. Multifocal contact lenses are a great option for any patient who participates in outdoor activities, anyone who frequently uses the computer, and anyone who does not like using reading glasses to see their watch, cell phone, tablet, or newspaper.

Multifocal Contact Lenses - Soft, Gas-Permeable, or Hybrid?

Now that you're ready to try multifocal contact lenses, it's time to decide which lens is right for you. Our doctors will ultimately help you choose, however it is important to have an understanding of the available options before your examination and contact lens fitting. Contact lenses available for correcting presbyopia include soft multifocal contact lenses, gas permeable multifocal contact lenses, and hybrid SynergEyes lenses.

When presented with multifocal contact lens options, patients are often unsure of which they would prefer. Many are attracted to the comfort of a soft lens but are interested in the superior optics provided by gas-permeable lenses. Thanks to SynergEyes Duette Multifocal contact lenses, you can have the best of both!

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Which lens is right for you ultimately depends on your daily activities, prescription, the shape of your eye, how often you will wear the lenses, and your overall vision requirements. Schedule today to discuss your options.

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