Getting Used To Monovision Contacts

It's perhaps fair to say that Monovision and Bifocal lenses have something of a negative connotation associated with them. Due in no small part to the fact that they take considerably longer to get used to than ordinary contact lens solutions. For many, they provide a viable, comfortable alternative to ordinary eyeglasses, but few people are able to make the adjustment easily and some may never get used to them at all.

If you're looking for advice and tips on wearing monovision contacts it's perhaps fair to assume that you already know what they are and what they do. But for those who may not, here's a quick rundown: Monovision contact lenses are designed to help suffers of the condition known as Presbyopia. A malady that occurs with the onset of middle to old age where the eyes lose elasticity and consequently their ability to properly focus on near objects. As their name might infer, monovision lenses work individually; each lens is set for a different distance. One eye for far vision and the other for near vision. Typically, the stronger or dominant eye will be fitted with the distance prescription and the weaker one for nearby viewing.

This takes some getting used to. Unfortunately, there is no 'quick-fix' remedy for getting used to monovision lenses. It simply takes time (and a little trial-and-error to find the right prescription). Therefore, the best advice also happens to be the most self-evident: persevere. There's no substitute for a strong desire to wear them. Given a few days, sometimes even weeks, your eyes and brain will learn to accommodate for this new way of perceiving the world around them. The length of time it takes to get used to monovision contacts varies from person to person, but sadly some people may never get used to them. In such cases, your optometrist would have to recommend an alternative solution.

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