Eye Health Resources

Presbyopia vs. Myopia: What’s the difference?

Q: How do I get contact lenses?

To get contact lenses, you'll need to make an appointment for a contact lens fitting. Contact lens fittings may take longer than a regular eye test appointment since your Eye Care Professional needs to determine what shape and size lens you need, as well as your prescription. If you're looking to try ACUVUE®, you'll find plenty of opticians near you who carry ACUVUE® lenses and can explain why they might be right for you.

Q: What are multifocal contact lenses?

Multifocal contact lenses are lenses with multiple powers incorporated into the design to help enable distance, near, and in-between vision. They’re typically prescribed for people with presbyopia—the vision change that happens to everyone as they age, making it harder to read things up close.

Q: Is my contact lens prescription different from my glasses prescription?

Yes, your contact lens prescription is different from your glasses prescription because it includes base curve, diameter and material or brand, which are all specifications unique to contact lenses. These specifications ensure the lens is a good fit for your eye. They may vary based on the brand your Eye Care Professional prescribes after assessing your eye health and lifestyle. Also, if you have astigmatism or presbyopia, your prescription may include measurements for those as well.