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[Compensation for presbyopia using contact lenses].

G Bischoff1

  • 1Medical Eye-Care Center, Bramfelder Chaussee 269, 22177, Hamburg. gudrunbischoff@gmx.de

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|July 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Contact lens fitting for presbyopia requires psychological support alongside technical expertise. Patient acceptance of reduced optical quality is key for successful multifocal contact lens wear.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Context:

  • Presbyopia management presents unique challenges beyond standard contact lens fitting.
  • Multifocal contact lenses offer a solution but require careful patient selection and management.

Purpose:

  • To outline the technical aspects and patient-centered considerations for fitting presbyopic patients with multifocal contact lenses.
  • To differentiate multifocal contact lens designs and their underlying optical principles.

Summary:

  • Presbyopic contact lens fitting involves understanding multifocal designs, including simultaneous imaging (concentric rings) and alternating systems (segmented reading portions).
  • Technical fitting is similar to monofocal lenses, but success hinges on managing patient expectations regarding optical quality reduction and psychological adaptation.
  • Younger presbyopes may benefit from designs utilizing uncorrected optical aberrations or aspherical properties to enhance depth perception.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical role of fitter experience, patient understanding, and psychological support in achieving successful multifocal contact lens outcomes.
  • Emphasizes that subjective wearer experience significantly influences the success of presbyopic contact lens fittings, often outweighing objective measures.

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