Multifocal Contact Lenses For People Over 40

If your 40th birthday has come and gone, you may have started noticing some changes in your vision — like needing to hold reading material further away. This is a natural part of aging called presbyopia.

What Is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. As the lens of the eye becomes thicker and less flexible with age, it becomes harder to focus on close-up tasks like reading or using a smartphone. Presbyopia typically begins in your early to mid-40s and continues to progress until around age 60.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses contain multiple lens powers to provide clear vision at various distances — near, intermediate, and far. Some designs use two powers (bifocals), while others use a more gradual progression similar to progressive eyeglass lenses.

These lenses are available in both soft and rigid gas-permeable materials, and as daytime or extended-wear options. Not all designs work equally well for everyone, and your optometrist will guide you to the best fit for your eyes and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Clear vision at all distances without switching between glasses
• Freedom from reading glasses for many daily tasks
• A wide variety of brands and designs available

To discover your options and move beyond reading glasses, call Miamisburg Vision Care in Miamisburg to schedule your contact lens consultation today!