Who multifocal contact lenses are for

Profiles that tend to benefit

• People with presbyopia, usually from around 40-45.
• Those starting to hold their phone further away or struggling to read small print.
• Contact lens wearers who now need help with near vision.
• Progressive glasses wearers who want to alternate with contact lenses in certain situations.
• Professionals who need functional vision at several distances during the day.
• Active people who prefer not to always depend on glasses.
• Those who play sport and want freedom of movement.
• People who spend many hours at the computer.

Everyday situations where they fit

Multifocal contact lenses are especially useful when you alternate tasks throughout the day and do not want to keep putting glasses on and taking them off. A typical day may combine screen time, meetings, travel and reading.

They can also be a good option for specific occasions: an event, a trip, a sporting activity or any moment when glasses are inconvenient.

Contraindications and limitations

Like any contact lens solution, multifocals are not suitable for everyone. There are situations where it is better to consider other options or to wait.

• Significant dry eye or tear-film instability.
• Poor previous tolerance of contact lenses.
• Unrealistic expectations about the outcome.
• A need for extremely precise vision at one specific distance.
• Difficulties with hygiene or handling the lenses.
• Some ocular conditions that require prior assessment.

An honest decision

Presenting multifocal contact lenses as the perfect solution for everyone would not be rigorous. The reality is that they work very well for some profiles, acceptably for others, and are not the best option in certain cases.

A professional assessment allows your real visual needs, your ocular health and your expectations to be weighed up before deciding.