Varifocal (multifocal) contact lenses Varifocal contact lenses for reading and distance give you perfect vision in one simple solution.
What are varifocal contact lenses? As we get older, the lenses in our eyes gradually become less flexible. This condition, which is called presbyopia, makes it harder to focus clearly on close objects. While age-related presbyopia can certainly be inconvenient, it is entirely normal and very common.
It used to be that the onset of presbyopia meant wearing glasses along with contact lenses to compensate for the change in vision. However, advances in lens technology in recent years mean that varifocal lenses, sometimes called multifocal lenses, now give you the freedom to see clearly at all distances.
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How do varifocal lenses work? Put simply, they work by having multiple prescriptions in a single lens. So there’s one for close objects, one for objects viewed at a distance and one for everything in between.
There are two ways in which these different prescriptions are incorporated into a lens. The most common design uses a set of concentric circles, each with its own a distinct lens power. The second blends these circles, replicating a natural viewing experience and providing a gradual transition between distances.
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Types of varifocal (multifocal) contact lenses Varifocal lenses can be soft or rigid (gas permeable) and are available in a range of different designs to suit your prescription and lifestyle.
For most people, varifocal contact lenses are very easy and comfortable to wear. They can be worn all day, every day, or they can be worn only when required, for sports or for a night out, for example. All varifocal lenses are a slight compromise when compared to a younger person’s natural ability to focus both at distance and close up, but no more so than wearing glasses.
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Buy contact lenses online We’ve now a wide range of contact lenses available to buy online with free delivery, with daily , monthly and two-weekly options. As well as our own exclusive brands, we also feature lenses from leading manufacturers, including CooperVision and Johnson & Johnson.
You will need a current eye prescription to buy online from Vision Express. So, if you don’t have one, book an eye test and contact lens assessment at your local Vision Express store, which can easily be done online.
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