July 8, 2009
Contact Lenses for the Over Forty Eyes
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As the number of people 40 years old increases, so does the need for contact lenses that correct both the distance and near vision. Until recently, there have been bifocal contact lenses that have attempted to deal with this problem, but have fallen very short. The introduction of Bifocal disposable contacts has further complicated this issue. While these lenses are convenient with regard to replacement, the poor optics most often results in less then happy patients. They usually create a great deal of glare, and poor vision at distance, near or both.
Recent improvements in the quality of non disposable, multifocal contact lenses has resulted in a vast increase in the quality of the vision in the distance and near, better comfort and little or no glare at night. The combination of spherical and aspheric curves and thinner edge design has vastly improved all aspects of patient satisfaction with multifocal contact lenses.
The level of expertise and time required for fitting these contacts is much greater then the simple disposables and thus requires an Optometrist that has much more experience and is willing to spend the time required. Our office fits many of these lenses per day and has the answers to the difficult questions that arise when fitting the lenses.
We have patients coming all the way from Europe and South America to be fit with these contacts because of our high success rate. We are constantly researching new developments in this field and modify our fitting philosophy based on the most current information available.
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What a fitting article. The minute I turned 40, I found the need to switch my traditional acuvue rx for a bifocal rx. I guess my eyes are aging like the rest of me.
It is important to note that age is not the only consideration in the decline of eyesite and/or need for visit to optomotrist. I have been an acuvue contact lens wearer for 7 years and have gone for an annual check up to make sure my contact lens rx is still a match for my eyes.
Age is important and so is properly exersising your eyes and relaxing them as well.
I am an acuvue contact lenses wearer and I am happy with them, I believe I wear acuvue dailies.
I use the Frequency 55 Multi-Focal Contact Lenses and am very satisfied with them. I buy them from clecontactlenses.com - great service and great price!
Just turned 41 and found out I need bifocals. Any one have exp with Soflens Multifocals?
I’ve been using the Soflens Multifocals for a couple of years and I am very happy with them.
This i a very true article, not sexy but plain truth.
My Eye Dr recently switched my prescription to acuvue oasys and my eyes can tell the difference so far. I have not eclipsed that 40 yd mark although.
I too use these and they have been great. Spread the word!
Great post here. I never knew that there was any difference. Thanks for sharing. Indeed, When it comes to our vision we should regularly check out with our eye doctor.
I wear the Frequency 55 lenses and they have been great for me even before I was 40.
I use these lenses which have been great. I really like how comfortabel they are. I have not tried any lenses other than these so I am not the greatest reference, but I am a firm believer that if you find something that works stick with them!
I LOVE boston advanced solution. I’ve been using it for years and swear by it.