| Q. |
Why are frequent lens changes necessary
after 40? |
| A. |
The decline in focusing ability
can be corrected only as fast as it occurs. As it decreases,
stronger lens correction for close work is required periodically.
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| Q. |
What is a multifocal lens? |
| A. |
A multifocal
lens is a lens that contains two or more different powers
or corrections. The most common multifocal lenses are
bifocals (two powers) and trifocals (three powers). Quadrafocals,
which are four different powers in one lens, are prescribed
for special purposes. Another type of multifocal lens,
the progressive additional lens, is designed to provide
clear vision from far to reading distance without break
or interruption. They contain no dividing lines between
the different viewing sections. |
| Q. |
Why are multifocal lenses prescribed?
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| A. |
Some individuals require two
or more different lens corrections for effective seeing
at different distances. Combining the two or more corrections
needed in one pair of lenses is a way to meet the specific
visual needs of each individual. |
| Q. |
Do persons of all ages wear multifocal lenses?
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| A. |
Yes. However, they are
most often first prescribed for persons between the
ages of 40 and 45. Usually, at this time, there is a
noticeable decline in the eye's focusing ability. Known
as presbyopia, this condition affects the clarity of
vision at reading distance. Since reading glasses, while
being worn, will cause distance vision to blur.
Multifocal lenses are often prescribed
to permit clear vision for reading as well as other
distances.
It is not unusual for children to need
bifocals. Sometimes bifocals are prescribed to improve
a child's near vision skills which affect reading and
writing, while at the same time, providing clear distance
vision. |
| Q. |
What are some suggestions for wearing multifocal
lenses? |
| A. |
1) |
Don't look at your feet when walking; |
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2) |
Hold reading material closer to your body
and lower your eyes so that you are reading out of the
lowest part of the lens; |
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3) |
Lower your eyes, not your head, when wearing
multifocal lenses; |
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4) |
Fold the newspaper in half or quarters and
move it, rather than your head, to read comfortably; |
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5) |
Wear the lenses continuously for the first
week or two, until you are accustomed to them, even though
you may not need them for all tasks; and |
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6) |
Make sure that eyeglass frames are always
adjusted for your face so that the lenses are properly
positioned. |
| Q. |
What is presbyopia? |
| A. |
Presbyopia
is a vision condition in which the eye's focusing ability
has gradually decreased so that vision at normal reading
distance is blurred and difficult.
Due to the normal aging process, a gradual
loss in focusing ability happens to virtually everyone.
It cannot be prevented, but can be corrected. |
Any more information that is desired can be
achieved from the http://www.aao.org
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