Multifocal lenses

What are multifocal lenses?

Multifocal lenses allow you to see at most distances because they combine three optical prescriptions into one lens – without any visible lines.

They allow you to see:

• At a far distance
• At an arm’s length distance, like working on a computer
• Reading and other close-up activities

If you’re making dinner, you can look at the ingredients while chopping, read the recipe on your tablet, and check the saucepan on the stove, all without having to change your glasses for each task.

Do I need multifocal lenses?

Multifocal lenses are often more convenient if you wear one pair of glasses for reading and another pair for distance as these can be combined into one lens. The top of the lens is for distance, middle of the lens is for intermediate distance and reading or near vision is towards the bottom of the lens.

Benefits of multifocal lenses

Multifocal lenses remove the need to swap glasses for different activities, allowing for an easier transition between tasks. They make everyday activities easier, whether you’re driving, working or reading without having to change between glasses.

Multifocal lens options

If you’ve ever noticed the need to move your head in different positions to make an object clearer, then you may be interested in a newer premium multifocal lens.

What can I expect when I switch to multifocal lenses?

With advances in technology, it shouldn’t take long to adjust to new multifocal lenses.

Things may feel a little different when you first update your glasses. However, this is completely normal and most people adjust to the new lens usually within a couple of days. Just make sure you look straight ahead when viewing distance and move your eyes down the lens to read at close distance.

If after a few weeks you are still having difficulty adjusting to your new lenses, don’t hesitate to come back to Health Partners Optical, we’ll review the fitting and figure out what the problem is.

Tips for wearing multifocal lenses

• Wear your new multifocal lenses all day to adjust to the new areas of vision – put your old glasses away while you adjust to the new lenses
• Keep your chin up and lower your eyes to the bottom of the lens when looking at an object close up
• Point your nose in the direction you want to look, this will ensure your eyes adjust to the right area of the lens
• Your eyes should follow where you nose is pointing to. This may not be required as much with premium multifocal lenses

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