How do multifocal contact lenses work?

Alternating bifocal contact lenses work in a similar way to bifocal eyeglasses—there is a line of separation in the lens and what you are looking at will determine which part of the lens you use. Simultaneous vision lenses force your eyes to look through distance and near powers simultaneously.

How long does it take to adjust to multifocal contact lenses?

It may even take from four to six weeks for their eyes to adjust. Set the first follow-up appointment for one week and make adjustments as needed. Near visual acuity is not always a good predictor of success with multifocal contact lenses.

What to expect when using multifocal contacts?

Some people adapt to the multifocal vision system immediately, while others experience 3-D vision or shadows for about a week. The shadows diminish as you get used to the lens. By the time you go in for your follow up visit, most of the shadows should be gone. So, relax and enjoy your multifocal contact lenses.

Are multifocal contact lenses worth it?

Multifocal contact lenses allow you to see near, medium, and far distances with better visual acuity and less juggling of other devices, like wearing contacts and also wearing reading glasses. They are not for everyone, but they can be very helpful for some people who have more than one refractive error.

Can I wear reading glasses with multifocal contacts?

To answer this question, in most cases it is perfectly okay to wear fully magnified or bifocal reading glasses with contacts, as no scientific research has proven it detrimental to one’s eye health. Wearing reading glasses over their contacts helps them to see up-close more easily.

Why can’t I see distance with multifocal contacts?

“If a patient has difficulty seeing distance with her multifocal lens, you lower the add. Now what’s interesting, if she really can’t see, another alternative would be going to a single-vision distance in one eye, so that you turn it into a modified monovision, or a modified multifocal,” he says.

Are multifocal contacts worth it?

What is the best brand of contact lens?

The Acuvue brand is one of the most highly recommended and top selling contact lens brands available. There is a good chance that you have seen commercials on television for Acuvue contact lenses.

How do contact lenses actually work?

Contact lenses work by fine-tuning the light into your eyes, similar to the way a magnifying glass focuses sunlight to a single point. Depending on the circumstances, many visually impaired people can receive 20/20 vision with contacts.

Do they make bifocal contacts?

If you use contact lenses and you now wear bifocal or progressive glasses, you may be wondering ‘do they make bifocal contact lenses’?. The answer is yes, although they’re not typically referred to as ‘bifocal contact lenses’. The most commonly used term to refer to these types of contact lenses is ‘ multifocal contact lenses‘.

Do you need bifocal lenses?

However, if you have an existing refractive error like astigmatism or nearsightedness (myopia), and you develop presbyopia , you may need a different prescription lens for your glasses. Typically, these are bifocal lenses.