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    This study reveals how diffractive multifocal contact lenses affect visual acuity differently under red and blue light. Lens design influences whether red light improves distance vision or blue light improves near vision.

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    Background:

    • Diffractive optics enable presbyopia correction but are limited by wavelength dependency.
    • Understanding spatio-chromatic effects is crucial for optimizing diffractive lens design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate spatio-chromatic alterations in visual resolution with diffractive multifocal contact lenses.
    • To assess visual acuity under varying lighting conditions and correlate with lens design.

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