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Bifocal hydrogel lenses: an overview.

J E Josephson, B Caffery

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |March 1, 1986
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    New bifocal hydrogel contact lenses offer an alternative correction for presbyopia. Proper patient selection and education are crucial for successful outcomes with these advanced soft contact lens designs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Presbyopia correction traditionally relied on monovision or reading glasses for hydrogel contact lens wearers.
    • Advancements in soft contact lens technology have enabled the development of novel bifocal hydrogel lenses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the available hydrogel bifocal lens designs for presbyopic patients.
    • To highlight the importance of patient selection and education in achieving successful outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current bifocal hydrogel contact lens designs.
    • Discussion of variations in designs and relevant considerations for presbyopes.

    Main Results:

    • Several hydrogel bifocal designs are now available for presbyopic correction.

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  • Patient factors significantly influence the success rates of these lenses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bifocal hydrogel contact lenses represent a significant development in presbyopia correction.
    • Optimizing patient selection and education is essential for maximizing the benefits of these lenses.