subject: Can Contact Lenses Help You Cope With Presbyopia? [print this page] Can Contact Lenses Help You Cope With Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process and nearly who lives to be 40+ years old will be affected by it. Essentially, the lens of the eye begins to harden, which reduces its ability to effectively focus on nearer objects. Today, instead of traditional bifocals, there are a wide selection of contact lenses that have become the popular solution. People will often start noticing that there is a problem while reading, especially in a low light environment. It can cause eyestrain, blurred vision, or the need to transition between viewing distances. Here is a closer look at how contact lenses can be part of your solution.The thought of using bifocals or trifocals make many people a little queasy In the past, wearing specific types of glasses were the only option. Bifocals are considered to be one the first solutions to become mainstream. Essentially, bifocals are two different lenses that are placed into the same lens. The top portion allows for clear viewing at distances, whereas the bottom portion allows for clear viewing up close. The next progression was trifocals. They are essentially the same as bifocals, however there is a third section in the middle that allows for better mid-range sight. Progressive lenses have become most popular option as of late. They function very similar to trifocals, however they do not have any of the tell-tale signs of trifocals, which means no distracting, visible lines.Fortunately for people who are not fans of wearing glasses, multi-focal contact lenses have become extremely popular. In fact, in many cases it is not only the preferred solution, but also the recommended one. These contact lenses work essentially the same way as trifocal glasses work. If you are looking into these types of corrective lenses, it is important to keep your expectations realistic. Many optometrists tell people that with these types of corrective lenses, they should expect to have perfect vision about 80% of the time. They also note that for some people, using reading glasses intermittently will still be necessary.While contact lenses have still not become the perfect solution, they are an excellent step in the right direction. This is especially true for people who remain active throughout their lives. Even people who normally wear glasses, will often wear contacts while they are being active. This includes activities like running, bike riding, golfing, playing basketball, fishing, and so on.As you can see, the condition known as presbyopia has still not been completely solved. However, because this condition is presumed to affect everyone over the age of 40 to one extent or another, there is an extremely high demand for a viable, long term solution. Additionally, because of the continually growing popularity of contact lenses over traditional bifocals, the odds are high that corrective lenses will remain on the cutting edge. Just because you are starting to notice the affects of presbyopia, you don't have to resign yourself to a life of glasses. Contact lenses are just as effective and are a great way to solve the problem without having to advertise that a problem exists in the first place.
