Case Study

Patient X came in as they are struggling to read in their contact lenses, and they do not like the idea of wearing a ready reader over the top. They were due an eye examination and contact lens annual, so we booked them in with one of our Optometrists. Patient X and the Optometrist discussed the different options and decided a multifocal contact lens would be the best option. The Optometrist ordered some trial contact lenses for the patient to try and made an appointment for them to come back in a few weeks to see how they get on.

 What are multifocal contact lenses?

Multifocal contact lenses are a type of contact lens that has two powers. Similar to how a bifocal lens works in spectacles. Wearing a multifocal lens will allow you to seamlessly alternate between different activities.

The appointment

Patient X arrived at the appointment in good spirits. The lenses fitted well, and the patient was able to read a book but also see the trees on the strawberry line clearly. They were given some trial contact lenses to see how they get on and made an appointment to come back a week later to confirm they were happy.

A week later Patient X returned to the practice for their appointment. The Optometrist was happy with how the lenses were fitting and the patient was still happy with the clarity of the vision and the convenience of no longer needing ready readers. Patient X was put on a yearly recall, and we will check again then.

Would multifocal contact lenses work for me?

If you are struggling with your vision close-up and faraway, then multifocal contact lenses could be the right solution for you. As well as giving you great vision from all distances, they can also be more convenient than wearing spectacles.

Some people prefer to wear contact lenses instead of their glasses as they find it more aesthetically pleasing. If you wear them every day or only on special occasions, many people find them to be a great alternative to wearing spectacles.

They will also be a great help if you take part in sport or exercise. This is because they will give you a wider field of view than your glasses. (You haven’t got a rim with contact lenses like you would if you wore your glasses.) Contact lenses, unlike spectacles won’t break If you’re playing a contact sport, they also will not get misty and fog if you are out during the winter.

If you currently wear varifocal spectacles but do not want to wear your glasses for special occasions such as a wedding or dinner party, then multifocal contact lenses could be the right solution for you. They would allow you to see both near and distance vision clearly and give you the freedom to be glasses free and give you a different look.

How do I book in?

If you’d like to try multifocal contact lenses please pop in, give us a call, or email us to make an appointment. The cost of this is £78. This will cover all the appointments (initial assessment, contact lens teach and the final assessment). We offer a wide range of contact lenses from many different manufacturers and will endeavour to find the best solution for your needs.