Vision Changes Due To Age 

As people get older, usually around their mid to late 40s, a condition called presbyopia can set in. Presbyopia is the inability to focus on objects near the eye. One usually notices that it is harder to read or use the computer. Bifocals or reading glasses are a way to remedy this condition.

Presbyopia is a natural consequence of the aging process. There is no cure, though researchers are constantly looking for one. Even if a person has never had vision problems before, he or she can still develop presbyopia. While symptoms can present suddenly, presbyopia usually occurs over a long period of time. Symptoms include having to hold things at arm’s length to see them clearly, eye strain, fatigue and headaches from near work.

Computer Glasses – To reduce eye strain and fatigue, we carry specialized computer lenses. These lenses are perfect for computer users who spend a majority of their day working on a computer. And since three out of four computer users will suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome, computer lenses are a great way to keep your eyesight healthy.

Reading Glasses – One of the first areas of your life where presbyopia becomes prominent is in your ability to read. There are a variety of styles available, with sleek designs that allow you to carry them anywhere.

No-Line Bifocals – For many presbyopes, bifocal lenses are a necessity. But it can be difficult to adjust to the harsh line that is found in bifocal lenses. Fortunately, there are no-line lenses which are also called progressive lenses. No more lines! Just a gradual change in focusing power which allows you to comfortably focus on any distance. Just like bifocals, distant objects are viewed through the top portion of the lenses, and near objects are viewed through the bottom portion of the lenses.  New, free-form design progressive lenses provide high definition optics in a distortion-free design.  Many people who have tried and failed with previous progressive lens designs are enjoying the benefits of this new technology.

Multi-Focal Contact Lenses – If you need bifocals but can’t stand wearing glasses, you may want to consider multi-focal contact lenses. Now you can have all of the benefits of bifocal lenses in the convenience of contact lenses. Multi-focal contact lenses are available in soft, rigid gas-permeable, and the new hybrid contact lenses.  We will be happy to discuss your options and help you decide which design is most appropriate for your needs.

Monovision Correction – For some emerging presybopes, monovision contact lenses have been prescribed by many doctors. This is a method of fitting your dominant eye for distance vision and your non-dominant eye for near vision. Due to the compromised binocular vision, and the difficulty adjusting to this unnatural way of viewing the world, we recommend the newer multi-focal designs.