Another method for presbyopia correction is contact lenses. Mr. Eric Papas from the International Center for Eyecare Education in Australia spoke on Satisfying the Presbyopic Contact Lens Wearer . Mr. Papas discussed the various eye and patient features necessary for successful presbyopia correction with contact lenses. There is a multitude of contact lens designs available for presbyopia, but few well conducted studies to measure results for the wearers. Generally poor vision is the main reason contact lens users discontinue wearing them.
Psychological factors enter into the success rate for contact lens users as well.
Some individuals are very tolerant of visual compromises, while others are not. Gender differences are also involved. Mr. Papas said that there is a high interest in fitting presbyopes with contact lenses and a wide range of modalities available. He suggested that improved clinical strategies plus marketing will aid in satisfying presbyopic contact lens wearers in the future. The next topic in Presbyopia Correction was the highly controversial presbyopia surgery.