Multifocal Contacts Archives

Runner stopping to put in his progressive contact lenses

Progressive Contact Lenses for an Active Lifestyle

Written By Amina Katana

If you’re struggling with vision problems and want to switch to lenses that suit your active lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place.

Progressive contact lenses are a newer technology, perfect for people who like to get things done. They’re made for the juggle-it-all moms, the sporty dads, and the cool, active 20-somethings.

I’m going to dive into why progressive contacts could help you thrive in your day-to-day life, whether you have a condition like presbyopia or are just tired of your bifocals.

Presbyopia: Are Things Looking Fuzzy in Your Forties?

Written By Courtney Dryer

Imagine: You turn 40. Suddenly reading up close is a challenge. A menu in a dark restaurant, instructions on a medicine bottle, and even your kid’s homework become difficult to read. You find yourself adjusting your font size and relying on your phone’s flashlight to help in dimly lit restaurants.

You are experiencing presbyopia. Let’s take a closer look (bad joke).

Monovision vs Multifocal Contacts: Which Is Best for You?

Written By Courtney Dryer

When it comes to monovision vs multifocal contacts, which should you choose? It all depends on your eye needs. Multifocal contact lenses have different powers within a single lens to allow you to see at various distances. Typically, multifocal lenses allow the patient to see at distant, intermediate, and near ranges with the same lens.

Multifocal contact lenses are designed with a gradual transition between the powers and perform similarly to progressive addition lenses (PAL). Multifocal lenses are available in soft and hard lens designs and different modalities, from daily to monthly options.

Near Vision Correction Options After 40

Written By Courtney Dryer

You turned 40 and your near vision is suddenly blurry. Why can’t you read small print up close like you used to? Chances are, you’re experiencing presbyopia. Prescription reading glasses or contact lenses are the best solution to correct your vision problems.