Over 40 years old? These are signs that your eyes are getting older

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Is the font on your phone a little bigger now? Do you increasingly raise your glasses to read the packaging in the supermarket, or do you hold a letter a little further away to see the sentences clearly? If you are over forty, this is likely presbyopia, or farsightedness. Then it’s time for reading glasses…but what if you already wear glasses or contacts? Multifocal lenses are the solution for lens wearers who must wear reading glasses or for multifocal eyeglass wearers who want more freedom of movement.

Presbyopia is a natural process that comes with aging (in your eyes). In order to see clearly at close range, your eyes must adapt: ​​the eye’s lens becomes more convex. When you look into the distance, the lens is flat. Just as muscles and joints become less flexible, the lens of the eye also loses its elasticity with age. As a result, accommodation is less convenient and visibility is poorer up close. Most people notice this from the age of 40. For example, you can place a book or screen further away from you or set fonts to larger sizes. You need brighter light when reading and are less able to switch between near and far objects. You can also take off your glasses more and more when you want to read something or look up something on your phone. And something as simple as threading a needle seems like an impossible task. Annoying, because not only do you not see well, but presbyopia also causes complaints such as headaches and eye fatigue.

On, off, on… off

Reading glasses may be a solution, but many people are reluctant to do so. Although you have very beautiful models, many of them feel too small for reading glasses. Another disadvantage of reading glasses is that you cannot see distance with them. This means that you have to take your reading glasses on and off frequently during the day. Although some people don’t mind as much, there is a much easier solution. Especially if you already wear glasses or lenses. Presbyopic eyeglass wearers often replace their regular glasses with popular multifocal glasses, but contact lens wearers often don’t know that multifocal lenses are also available. It is not only interesting for contact lens wearers, as it is also ideal for combination with multifocal glasses.

Optimal vision with multifocal lenses

A multifocal lens is the solution if you really need reading glasses, but prefer not to wear glasses or if glasses are uncomfortable. It is no coincidence that they are also called reading lenses. Multifocal lenses have multiple strengths, so you have good vision both near and far. These strengths flow seamlessly into each other. Because the lens covers your entire eye, you’re always looking with all your might at the same time, but you don’t notice it. Your brain automatically switches to the clearest image you need. They are also available with or without a cylinder, as monthly, weekly or daily lenses and in soft and hard forms. Not sure which lens is right for you? The type of lens that is best for you depends on several factors, such as the nature of your eye condition and how your eye reacts to different types of lenses. Do you want to buy multifocal lenses? Always schedule an appointment with a certified Pearle Opticiens contact lens specialist. They will advise you on the best lens for your eyes.

Perfect for alternating with your multifocal glasses

If you already wear glasses, multifocal glasses are a good option. This contains a reading section and a distance section. With multifocal glasses, you can see near and far clearly. But these glasses are less convenient if you, for example, are going to play sports or go on an active vacation. Multifocal lenses are also ideal for alternating between your glasses. There will be no stains on your glasses and the glasses will not get dirty or foggy. Lens wearers also enjoy a greater field of vision because they are not disturbed by the edges of the frame. Multifocal lenses are also a good option if you find that the step from single vision to multifocal glasses is too large from a financial perspective. You can wear daily multifocal lenses from €1.97 per day.

How does a contact lens eye test work?

Eye testing is even more important with multifocal contact lenses, because the contact lenses float on your eye and therefore must fit well. After fitting, you and your contact lens specialist will look for multifocal lenses that fit your eyes perfectly. You’ll get a free trial kit, so you can try it out at home for a few days or a month and find out if it really works for you. Your Pearle contact lens specialist will help you until you are 100% satisfied. Beginner lens wearers also get a starter kit with helpful tips and tricks.

Try for free

Would you like to try multifocal lenses for free? The exact eye test is free (worth €25) and you will receive a starter set with a trial set of lenses as a gift. A trial set of lenses consists of 1 pair of monthly iWear lenses or 10 pairs of daily iWear lenses.

Getting used to multifocal lenses

If you’re wearing multifocal lenses for the first time, it may take some getting used to. You may see a little blurry vision at first, but this usually goes away after a few days. Getting used to multifocal lenses is faster than getting used to multifocal glasses. This may take a few weeks, rather than a few days.

This article was produced in collaboration with Pearle Opticiens.