Multifocal Contact Lenses for Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a condition where the eyes gradually become unable to focus on nearby objects. Multifocal contact lenses correct both near and distance vision in one lens. 

They're most commonly used by people over 40 who develop presbyopia — the natural, age-related loss of the eye's ability to focus up close — but who may also have nearsightedness or farsightedness that needs correcting at the same time.


Key Features

·         One lens, many distances – See clearly close-up (reading, mobile phones), intermediate distance (computers, car dashboards) and long distances (driving, watching TV) without changing your glasses.

·         No endless changes – As opposed to reading glasses or bifocal glasses, you’re not taking your glasses on and off all day.

·         Better visual transitions – Many designs use gradual transitions between the powers of the lens to avoid the sudden transition that some people experience when wearing bifocal glasses.

·         Active lifestyle friendly – Many wearers use them during sports and active days instead of switching between reading glasses.

·         Hidden from view – In contrast to bifocal glasses or progressive glasses, there are no visible lines on them.

·         Compatible with astigmatism correction – Some multifocal lenses, like Acuvue’s multifocal range, are available in toric versions.

·         Daily disposable versions are available – Easier to keep clean and hygienic.

Why Use Multifocal Lenses?

If you’re older than 40 and you have problems with:

·         keeping your phone or menu at a distance to read it,

·         feeling eye strain after working at screens,

·         needing contacts for far vision but also needing to use glasses for reading,

... then multifocal contacts may be an option to discuss with your eye care professional. Rather than carry glasses with you all the time or switch to progressive lenses, multifocal contacts will help you to change vision from near to far without hassle – it is very helpful for people who use contact lenses but cannot abandon them because of presbyopia.

It is also a very good solution for those who prefer not to wear bifocal or progressive glasses.

Learn more: multifocal contacts and astigmatism, Acuvue Oasys multifocal, and how to read your prescription (including add power). Need astigmatism correction too? Browse toric lenses.