Contact lenses presbyopes: a comparative study between bifocal and conventional contact lenses applying the technique of monovision

ABSTRACT

Although bifocal contact lenses are now available for the increasing presbyopic population, the selection and fitting of these lenses retains its drawbacks. In a study of 18 presbyopes, 10 were fitted with Acuvue contact lenses applying the monovision technique; 8 were fitted with bifocal contact lenses. The technique of monovision using the conventional contact lens proved to be as sufficient and reliable as the bifocal contact lens. Conclusions: Monovision with contact lenses in presbyopes is an adequate alternative to bifocal contact lenses. Further studies are warranted