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Visual function with presbyopic contact lens correction.

P Erickson1, C Schor

  • 1Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, New York.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|January 1, 1990
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Monovision (MV) contact lenses offer a better visual compromise for presbyopia than bifocal lenses, though sensory functions like contrast sensitivity are impacted. Motor functions remain unaffected by this optical correction.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Presbyopia correction with ophthalmic lenses involves visual compromises.
  • Contact lenses for presbyopia present unique visual challenges.
  • Current correction strategies impact viewing flexibility and visual function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the visual effects of monovision (MV) and bifocal contact lenses for presbyopia.
  • To compare the functional impacts of MV and bifocal contact lenses.
  • To determine the more acceptable visual compromise for patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on presbyopia correction.
  • Analysis of visual function changes associated with MV and bifocal contact lenses.

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  • Comparison of sensory and motor function impairments.

    • Main Results:

    • Monovision (MV) intentionally creates anisometropia for near and far vision.
    • Sensory functions (contrast sensitivity, stereoacuity) are most affected by MV and bifocal lenses.
    • Motor functions (convergence, accommodation) are not significantly impaired.
    • MV provides a more acceptable visual compromise than bifocal contact lenses for most patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Both MV and bifocal contact lenses alter the quality of the retinal image.
    • Monovision contact lenses appear to be a more widely accepted solution for presbyopia management.
    • Further research may explore optimizing MV for reduced sensory compromises.