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Presbyopic contact lenses.

J D Atwood1

  • 1University of California at Davis, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|September 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The introduction of successful bifocal soft contact lenses in 1999 significantly increased their use among Baby Boomers with presbyopia. New lens options also improved success rates for monovision correction.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Presbyopia affects millions, particularly the Baby Boomer generation.
  • Traditional vision correction methods for presbyopia have limitations.
  • The demand for effective presbyopia correction is high.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of newly available bifocal soft contact lenses.
  • To assess the success of new contact lens technologies for presbyopia.
  • To provide insights for practitioners fitting bifocal soft lenses.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of soft bifocal contact lens fitting trends post-1999.
  • Review of new daily disposable and extended wear soft contact lens introductions.
  • Compilation of practitioner tips for successful bifocal soft lens fitting.

Main Results:

  • Soft bifocal contact lens fits nearly tripled within one year of introduction.
  • New lens technologies offer expanded options for monovision correction.
  • Patient willingness to accept visual compromise is crucial for success.

Conclusions:

  • Bifocal soft contact lenses became highly successful in 1999 for presbyopic patients.
  • Advancements in contact lens technology provide more choices for practitioners.
  • Managing patient expectations regarding visual quality is essential for successful presbyopia correction with contact lenses.

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