Newer versions are wider and have much less or no blending. This is not a very good option if you haven't worn glasses before. The problem with most contact lenses is that if you wear the prescription you need for reading, you cannot see at a distance and vice versa. You can wear one contact lens in your non-dominant eye to correct for near vision. Bifocal contact lenses are an option but tend to work better on people who are already in monovision contact lenses or regular contact lenses.
Many manufacturers offer free trial pairs.
Refractive surgery does not correct for presbyopia very well at this time. Some people undergo the laser surgery to simulate the effect of monovision contact lenses so they won't have to wear readers. However, this means their distance vision is compromised. They are great for sunglasses, safety glasses, or perhaps an older pair of distance glasses that you might want to make useful again. Bifocals - These types of glasses have a visible line in the lower portion of the lens.