Is there an adjustment period for multifocal contact lenses?
Some people adapt to the multifocal vision system immediately, while others experience 3-D vision or shadows for about a week. The shadows diminish as you get used to the lens. By the time you go in for your follow up visit, most of the shadows should be gone. So, relax and enjoy your multifocal contact lenses.
How do I choose multifocal contact lenses?
Essential advice for fitting soft multifocal contact lenses
- Choose appropriate patients.
- Manage patient expectations.
- Optimise your refraction.
- Determine eye dominance.
- Test against real-world conditions.
- Accept occasional need for ‘Plan B’
Are multifocal contacts worth it?
Multifocal contact lenses allow you to see near, medium, and far distances with better visual acuity and less juggling of other devices, like wearing contacts and also wearing reading glasses. They are not for everyone, but they can be very helpful for some people who have more than one refractive error.
Can you wear multifocal contacts in both eyes?
If you need distance vision correction, you’ll wear a contact in your dominant eye with a different prescription. Another option includes bifocal or multifocal contact lenses. These are designed more like bifocal eyeglasses, making it possible to see both near and far with both eyes.
Can I drive with multifocal contact lenses?
Summary: A new study suggests that older adults who wear multifocal contact lenses to correct problems with near vision, a very common condition that increases with age, may have greater difficulty driving at night than their counterparts who wear glasses.
Are multifocal contact lenses worth it?
What is the average cost of multifocal lens?
For a multifocal lens, there are extra costs ranging from $1,500 to $4,000; however, costs can fall outside of those ranges as well.
Why are multifocal contacts so expensive?
Due to the fact there are multiple prescriptions, multifocal contact lenses can cost more than ordinary lenses. Multifocal contact lenses tend to have a gradual transition, unlike bifocal contact lenses, which have a sharper edge.