The multifocal contact lenses have been in use for quite some time. They are mainly used by people with presbyopia, a condition where the natural lens of an eye becomes weak and unable to focus on near objects, especially at a distance.
If one wears a standard lens with only near vision correction even after the age of 40, their eyesight would begin to become increasingly distant from reality and from other people who are using regular lenses too. The multifocal contact lenses can accommodate multiple different prescriptions in a single lens so that the wearer can focus clearly on objects at a wide range of distances, whether they are reading or driving. A multifocal contact lenses has a soft and thin center for distance with stronger and hard materials on the outer part of the lens. It is also known as ‘Varifocal Contacts’.
The two main types of contact lenses that are commonly used are:
Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses: They are generally recommended for near-sighted people but they can be used by people with all other eye conditions too. These lenses come in a range of powers which means they will give more clear vision at different distances than single vision contacts. Soft multifocal lenses are made up of silicone hydrogel materials which offer greater comfort as well as superior oxygen permeability. The lens center is made of soft materials which allow maximum transfer of oxygen to the cornea.
Hard Multifocal Contact Lenses: They are one of the most advanced contact lenses in today’s market. These contacts are used by people who are suffering from presbyopia, a common eye problem that occurs when an individual’s natural lens loses its elasticity and becomes weak. These contacts can accommodate multiple different prescriptions in a single lens so that the wearer can focus clearly on objects at a wide range of distances, whether they are reading or driving. Hard multifocal contact lenses have a soft and thin center for distance with stronger and hard materials on the outer part of the lens. These contacts have the ability to control the diffusion of oxygen throughout the contact.
Know how to order multifocal contact lenses?
Visit your eye doctor or optometrist they will conduct a comprehensive eye test and depending on above mention point, they will first place a trial pair. After fitting the trial pair doctor/optometrist will check Vision at all three distances, Movement of lenses, and fitting of lenses as per corneal curvature.
Both soft and hard multifocal contacts are quite effective in correcting presbyopia and are available at most vision centers and ophthalmologists’ clinics. The only difference is that hard multifocal lenses come in a range of powers which means they will give more clear vision at different distances than single vision contacts. Soft multifocal lenses are made up of silicone hydrogel materials which offer greater comfort as well as superior oxygen permeability.
Soft multifocal lenses: Eyemoolani Eye Care Clinic share a blog that is all about Multifocal Contact Lenses in Pune with increased near vision segment diameter, commonly called Transitions lenses, which are available in various strengths.
