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Rigid bifocal contact lenses

D W Hansen

    Optometry Clinics : the Official Publication of the Prentice Society
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    New rigid bifocal contact lenses offer improved simultaneous and alternating vision options. This review covers patient selection, lens designs, and fitting guidelines for successful rigid bifocal lens use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optometry
    • Contact Lens Technology

    Background:

    • Rigid bifocal contact lenses are evolving with new designs.
    • Simultaneous and alternating vision bifocal lenses are now available.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review patient selection for rigid bifocal contact lenses.
    • To describe the basic designs of bifocal contact lenses.
    • To provide fitting guidelines for rigid bifocal lenses.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of rigid bifocal contact lens designs.
    • Analysis of patient selection criteria.
    • Compilation of fitting best practices.

    Main Results:

    • Several new rigid bifocal lens designs enhance vision correction.
    • Understanding patient needs is crucial for successful fitting.
    • Specific fitting guidelines improve outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in rigid bifocal contact lens technology offer better visual correction.
    • Successful fitting depends on appropriate patient selection and adherence to fitting protocols.

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