Multifocal Eye Glasses- what are they and do I need them.
Multifocal eye glasses and contact lenses are mainly used for presbyopia, a condition that inhibit us to focus near tasks as we age. Your optometrist will give a proper diagnosis and best treatment option if you realise your near task like reading or sewing is affected.
What are Multifocal eye glasses? How do I know I need Multifocal eye glasses?
The health of our vision changes as we age. Once we reach 40, it is not uncommon for eye problems to arise. Presbyopia, or age- related long-sightedness, is common even for people with prior perfect eyesight. Age may cause you to perceive as blurry objects at close range, so prescription reading eye glasses or multifocal eye glasses or contact lens may be needed to correct the problem.
While most presbyopes these days choose line-free multifocal eye glasses for convenience and aesthetics. Multifocal eye glasses contain two or more prescriptive powers to help users see objects at all distances due to age ( presbyopia ).
Though multifocal eye glasses usually are prescribed for adults over age 40 to compensate for presbyopia, in some cases, multifocal eye glasses are prescribed for children myopia control.
What are Multifocal Contact Lenses?
Multifocal contact lenses are options for active lifestyles individuals who dislike wearing eye glasses, yet maintain clear vision at both distance and near.
Multifocal contact lenses are very similar to eye glasses. They are available in soft form, rigid gas permeable and in a hybrid form.
- Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses:
Best for part-time usage, soft disposable multifocal contact lenses are excellent choices as they are easier to adapt and maintain.
- Rigid Gas Permeable Multifocal Contact Lenses:
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are best known for their vision quality. Rigid gas permeable contact lenses require more adaptation for the wearer. Hence, it is advisable to wear rigid gas permeable multifocal contact lenses on daily basis for better adaptation.
- Hybrid Multifocal Contact Lenses:
Hybrid multifocal contact lenses are soft around the peripheral for comfort, with rigid gas permeable at the centre for clearer vision.
For myopia control, multifocal contact lens design is employed as it has two distinct portions within the optical zone to slow down myopia.