Contact lenses offer versatile options for improving vision and correcting different eye conditions for improved quality of life. Collins Eye Center provides contact lens evaluations and different lens styles. Here is more information on how multifocal contact lenses can improve daily life:
Increased Visibility
A person’s eye lens is flexible, adjusting shape depending on the distance of the object the eye is focusing on. With conditions such as presbyopia, a condition that can begin impacting people in their later 40s, the lens hardens and no longer changes to focus. Multifocal contact lenses help to improve your vision for different distances, making it easier to transition between seeing objects at near, intermediate, and farther distances. The contact lens moves with your eye during changes in the natural lens.
An eye doctor is able to work with you to determine whether you are a candidate for contact lenses. This includes checking if your eyes have enough tear film to keep the contact lenses moist and determining the current condition of your eyes. We also work to offer you comfortable, well-fitted lenses by checking your corneal curvature and pupil size; this allows us to provide you with lenses that fit your eye shape.
Multiple Designs for Vision Correction
There are different multifocal lens designs. This makes it easier to find a pair that matches your pupil size and vision needs. Design options include:
- Annular contacts: Annular contacts utilize concentric rings with alternating near and far vision correction. These are appropriate for people experiencing advanced forms of presbyopia.
- Aspheric contacts: These offer a smooth change between the different types of correction, allowing the user to switch between focus points more easily. Aspheric contacts offer a larger field of vision and require less time to adjust to the lens.
Annular contacts are helpful for people who require a stronger near vision, and they are appropriate for a variety of pupil size variations. If you have an active lifestyle, look into receiving aspheric contacts. An eye doctor is able to help you find the appropriate style of lens.
Reduced Eye Strain
Switching between different visual tasks are abel to cause eye strain or headaches, and issues with vision can result in squinting, causing eye fatigue. Multifocal lenses reduce the effort required to change focus between different distances, reducing the likelihood of eye strain. Lowering the chances of discomfort makes it easier to accomplish your tasks or errands during the day. Our doctor offers eye exams to check your vision and eye health.
Fewer Lenses to Manage
With multifocal lenses, you do not need multiple types of lenses to accomplish different types of tasks during the day, preventing you from having to switch between reading glasses and contact lenses. Multifocal lenses allow you to read smaller items, such as menus or texts on your phone. It also allows you to see presentations on a screen and navigate the road while driving. This removes the need to bring different types of lenses to work or to an outing, and it reduces the risk of not being able to read something due to forgetting your reading glasses. Having these types of lenses also saves time, as it makes it easier to transition between different tasks.
Learn More About Multifocal Contact Lenses
Contact options include daily disposables and extended-wear options. Clearer vision helps make driving and traveling safer, and it allows you to conduct day-to-day tasks more comfortably. Collins Eye Center offers specialty contacts for different eye conditions, and our eye doctor diagnoses different eye diseases. Various styles of eyeglasses are also available. To learn more about multifocal contact lenses, we invite you to schedule an appointment with us today.
