But, there is a massive contact lens drop-off that starts at 45, about the age when presbyopia really settles in. Do patients lack the motivation to try something new which would eliminate their need for reading glasses?
Do they not care about their appearance anymore? Do they think that multifocal contact lens fits are more time consuming? Is there is not enough professional satisfaction or revenue in contact lenses to take that extra time?
So, keep in mind that many baby boomers will continue to require better options to correct their vision and maintain their active lifestyles. As such, eye care practitioners are in a position to fit and prescribe the perfect contact lens for each situation.
Improved Technology The contact lens industry has taken note of this growing demographic and developed new and innovative products. Improved soft, disposable multifocal designs have helped make the fitting process smoother, while providing clearer vision than previous designs.
The lens material is important for various reasons, but understanding the design is the key to ensuring success with multifocal contact lenses. Each design has a different lens geometry, which offers both unique pluses and minuses. Many multifocal contact lens options utilize simultaneous optics principles, which is important to understand when troubleshooting. For example, if you are using a center-near design and the patient has large pupils, the patient may not achieve great near vision because the pupils will not constrict enough to gain good near vision.
And, vice versa—too small a pupil may diminish distance vision. Improved Materials Dry eyes may be the most important component in some of these presbyopic patient dropouts. Contact lens wear does interfere with the normal tear film, so it is not surprising that over half of those who drop out of contact lenses do so due to discomfort. As contact lens practitioners, we need to create an open forum in which patients can comfortably tell us about any comfort issues they have.
We may also need to perform a more detailed analysis of the contact lens fit and corneal health post-wear. These patients require a fluorescein evaluation in order to check for staining and tear break-up times after wearing their lenses.
Why not get some trial lenses and try it out for yourself? Contacts aren't a Hassle "What about all the care and cleaning? The fact is, that caring for contact lenses takes hardly any time at all, just ask someone who already uses monthly contact lenses.
At the end of the day, remove the lens from your eye and slip it into a little container of contact lens solution and pick it up in the morning. It's that simple. But wait, there's more With the invention of daily disposable contact lenses , you can get a fresh set of contacts every day with even having to worry about the solution. And you really can't stick those old glasses that always seems to be lost - can you?
Be brave, step up to the mark and get yourself a new lease of life with contact lenses. I promise you, you won't regret it. Published: Mon, Jul 16, Call your eye care provider. Daily disposable lenses are more expensive. But they can reduce some of the risks that come with wearing contact lenses.
In these cases, parents or other caregivers must manage the placement and care of the lenses. Also, the child's abilities and maturity level must be taken into account when thinking about contacts.
Contact lens care is now easier and more convenient than ever before, for all types of lenses. Wearing contacts has become a possibility for many children. Basic lens care includes cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storing with a special solution. This solution keeps lenses clean, comfortable, and free of bacteria. Both parents and children should follow the exact instructions from the eye care professional.
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