Choose Life, Choose Multifocal Contact Lenses

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CHOOSE LIFE, CHOOSE MULTIFOCAL CONTACT LENSES

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When we age, our clarity of vision begins to
fade. Presbyopia is a condition usually blamed
on the aging process and results in being unable
to see close objects clearly. This makes it
difficult to read the daily newspaper, books,
even computer screens. It can be very
disconcerting. Presbyopia normally affects
individuals after the age of 40.
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Multifocal contact lenses are the ideal solution
for those suffering from Presbyopia and other
conditions that result in poor eyesight.
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After it became apparent that regular glasses
werent sufficient to overcome the symptoms of
Presbyopia, bifocal lenses were created and
offered some relief to those unable to see things
clearly up close or far away (myopia). Yet
bifocals were not overwhelmingly successful as
they were only useful for those who had mild or
moderate forms of Presbyopia.
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Multifocal contact lenses on the other hand, gave
new freedom to those with less than perfect
vision. Finally, it was no longer necessary to
switch glasses or lenses when transitioning from
an activity that requires close up attention like
reading to one like driving which relies on
seeing objects in the distance clearly.
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You can purchase multifocal contact lenses in
soft material or in Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP)
form. Generally speaking, RGPs are the preferred
option as they ensure the lenses stay in one
position so offer greater freedom to move your
eyes.
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There are three types of multifocal contact
lenses commercially available
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Concentric lenses are the most commonly used and
offer the flexibility to alter the position of
the lens. Altering lenses are designed for
those who have moderate Presbyopia but read often
during the course of their day.With
simultaneous lenses, both near and far
prescriptions are placed in the center of the
contact.
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Of all the contact lenses on the market, none are
as effective as multifocal lenses. They give
those who have to endure severe Presbyopia a new
lease on life. It is a comforting thought
knowing that although blurred vision is likely to
happen to most of us as we age, innovations like
multifocal lenses ensure that our failing vision
will not limit our freedom.
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Going into the opticians and learning that you
have Presbyopia is one of the most depressing
things anyone who truly cherishes their sight can
hear. In our modern society our eyesight is
often something we take for granted along with
just about every other aspect of our health.
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The realization that life has taken a change for
the worse only dawns on us when its too late.
Luckily, Presbyopia is not such a terrible
affliction as multifocal contact lenses are able
to restore vision to a reasonable level. While
these signs of aging are seldom embraced, its
reassuring to know there are corrective measures
we can take.
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You should take the time to look around with
your new contact lenses and see the beauty of
nature. When your optician announces that the
muscles around your eyes are starting to weaken
causing blurred vision, dont be surprised to
hear the diagnosis, Presbyopia.
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A grave mistake made by many uninformed
individuals is to completely ignore the onset of
Presbyopia. While it may seem like common sense
to have blurred vision checked, there are some
stubborn individuals who make excuses. Perhaps
it is just the suns glare or they simply believe
they are tired.
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No amount of sleep is going to restore your eyes
once Presbyopia develops. Then if you dont
visit an optician and obtain the contact lenses
so desperately needed, your vision will decline
further. Left for too long, there may be
nothing that can be done to improve your vision
short of surgery.
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Multifocal contact lenses ensure that people
unable to focus on objects either up close or far
away no longer have to rummage through their
belongings to switch lenses when everyday tasks
demand it. Choose multifocal lenses and enjoy
life before it passes you by.
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Find an eye care professional near you who offers
prescription contact lenses.