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Presbyopia: Age-related farsightedness

Q: What’s the difference between bifocal and multifocal contact lenses?

Bifocal lenses have two zones correcting distance vision and near vision. Multifocal lenses use more than two zones in a single lens to provide seamless transitions between distant, intermediate, and near vision. Talk to your eye doctor to determine if either 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: How to improve eyesight?

What many people think of as improving their eyesight is actually vision correction. There's no proven way to make your vision better without vision correction like eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK. Most tips on how to improve eye health or prevent vision loss are also steps you can take to improve your overall health. Getting an annual eye exams is also a good proactive step, as your eye doctor can help you make an eye health plan.

Q: Are there reading contact lenses? How do they work?

There aren't contacts specifically made for reading, however, multifocal contacts can be good for reading if you have presbyopia. Multifocal contact lenses correct both near and distance vision in the same prescription lens and reduce the need for contact lens wearers to carry reading glasses.

Q: How much do prescription contacts cost?

How much prescription contacts cost depends on several factors such as the type of lenses, wear duration (daily disposable contacts, bi-weekly lenses and monthly contacts) and correction type (astigmatism and multifocal lenses). The cost of ACUVUE® daily disposable contacts can have an average cost range from $642.40 to $1700.90 annually. ACUVUE bi-weekly contacts can be disposed of after 2 weeks and have an average cost around $321.20 to $496.40 annually, and ACUVUE monthly contact lenses can cost anywhere from $248.20 to $321.20 annually on average. You can also sign up for the MyACUVUE® reward program to get exciting rewards and exclusive benefits on your purchase.

Q: How can I get used to contact lenses?

Getting used to contact lenses can take a little time. Here are some helpful tips for adjusting to contacts:Practice putting on and taking off your contact lenses. This is a common learning curve that beginner contact lens wearers experience.Clean your contact lenses—dirty contact lenses can cause eye irritation and other potential eye health issues.Contact your eye doctor if you're experiencing discomfort. They may need to adjust to a different fit.

Published on September 4, 2024

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Why does eyesight get worse?

Normal close-range vision

Close range with presbyopia

At what age does eyesight start to deteriorate?

Can presbyopia be prevented?

How to correct age-related vision loss

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Why choose ACUVUE for presbyopia?

Clear vision near and far

Optimized for your pupils

Designed for all-day comfort

UV protection^{#^}

Get started with ACUVUE contact lenses

Try ACUVUE for free^*

Find an eye doctor

Earn rewards^‖

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between bifocal and multifocal contact lenses?

What are multifocal contact lenses?

How to improve eyesight?

Are there reading contact lenses? How do they work?

How much do prescription contacts cost?

How can I get used to contact lenses?

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Presbyopia: Age-related farsightedness

Why does eyesight get worse?

Normal close-range vision

Close range with presbyopia

At what age does eyesight start to deteriorate?

Can presbyopia be prevented?

How to correct age-related vision loss

Why choose ACUVUE for presbyopia?

Clear vision near and far

Optimized for your pupils

Designed for all-day comfort

UV protection^{#^}

Get started with ACUVUE contact lenses

Try ACUVUE for free^*

Find an eye doctor

Earn rewards^‖

Frequently asked questions

Related content

Contact lens options for presbyopia

Presbyopia vs hyperopia: What's the difference?

Presbyopia vs. myopia: What's the difference?

Footnotes

Presbyopia: Age-related farsightedness

Why does eyesight get worse?

Normal close-range vision

Close range with presbyopia

At what age does eyesight start to deteriorate?

Can presbyopia be prevented?

How to correct age-related vision loss

Why choose ACUVUE for presbyopia?

Clear vision near and far

Optimized for your pupils

Designed for all-day comfort

UV protection#^

Get started with ACUVUE contact lenses

Try ACUVUE for free*

Find an eye doctor

Earn rewards‖

Frequently asked questions

Related content

Contact lens options for presbyopia

Presbyopia vs hyperopia: What's the difference?

Presbyopia vs. myopia: What's the difference?

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Footnotes

UV protection^{#^}

Try ACUVUE for free^*

Earn rewards^‖