Presbyopia is the loss of the ability to focus on close objects when you are wearing your best distance prescription.  If you do not have the need for a distance prescription, presbyopia will affect your near vision only. A natural occurrence starting around the age of 40, presbyopia usually makes reading and work done up close more difficult, especially if you are far-sighted or hyperopic   If you are near-sighted (myopic), your near vision should be fine without your glasses or contacts.  However with your glasses or contacts you will often find that reading is difficult.

Currently, three different types of contact lenses can compensate for presbyopia. Working in a way similar to bifocal spectacles, some segmented lenses provide alternating vision.  Another type of bifocal lens offers simultaneous vision.   If these methods do not work, we will try modified monovision and straight monovision.  Another option is to use single vision contact lenses for distance vision and wear reading glasses for near.  Most contact lens patients, however, are not very excited about this option.

A contact lens evaluation for presbyopia with Agape Optometry Center is the key to finding a lens type which matches your needs. Determining factors include your vision requirement needs, your lifestyle, and your work and work environment. We also take your motivation into account.

The adjustment period can vary widely depending on the type of lens, your motivation and visual needs, and the fitting schedule. Most lenses require two weeks of continuous wearing before you will adapt to the lens.  The key to any adjustment period is ongoing consultation with us.