Greetings!
Spring is almost here! I look forward to seeing the first robin any day now. This issue of In Focus discusses contact lenses. They are a great option for pre-teens, teens, adults and even the aging baby boomers like myself who need bifocals.
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| Read This if you are a Baby Boomer in Denial! |
Are you over 40? If so, you may be experiencing that dreaded "short arm disease." Have you ever considered bifocal contact lenses? You're probably much more active than your parents were at your age. Biking, jogging and other forms of exercise are routinely enjoyed by today's 40-somethings.
Until recently, reading glasses were the only option for contact lens wearers who wanted to read a menu or do other tasks that require near vision. Today, a number of multifocal contact lenses may offer the best of both worlds: no glasses, along with good far and near vision.
To increase your chances of success with multifocal contact lenses, it's important to manage your expectations. You usually won't be able to match the clarity you get with eyeglasses. It's also likely that you will still need readers for reading very small print. It's reasonable to expect multifocal lenses will give you acceptable vision for about 80% of your daily activities without the need for additional reading glasses. |
| Contact Lenses Boost Self-Esteem in Children |
Children prefer contacts over glasses according to a recent study at Ohio State University. The study was conducted on 484 nearsighted children between the ages of 8-11. The study found that contact lenses not only improved self-esteem but also increased safety and athletic ability at school. "Many parents don't realize that their 8 year-old child can handle the responsibility of contact lenses, so they don't think to ask," said Dr. Jeffrey Walline, the study's lead author and a research scientist.
Daily disposable lenses eliminate the need for cleaning and disinfection, which makes them the best and safest choice for children. |
| Do you Have a Strong Prescription or Astigmatism? |
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You might also be a great candidate for contact lenses. In many cases, vision can be much better with contact lenses than eyeglasses when you have a strong prescription. This is because contact lenses rest on the surface of the eye giving more natural vision. New technologies allow people with high astigmatism to also have success with contacts.
As always, please call if you have any questions. |
