Besides blurred vision, signs include eye strain and the tendency to hold reading materials farther away. Monovision is a contact lens fitting technique where one lens is prescribed for distance and the other for close-up vision. Both eyes work together to bring objects into focus. Your brain must interpret images you see and learns to select the sharpest image. Monovision has proven successful for people with mild cases, usually those in early stages of presbyopia.
Most patients adapt after some practice.
All CooperVision soft contact lenses are compatible with this fitting technique. For high presbyopic prescriptions, generally for patients 50 and over, eyeglasses may be the best corrective lens. Eyeglass types include reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals, progressive lenses and specialty lenses. Consult your eye care professional.