Contact Lenses for Presbyopia

Multifocal lenses can work well for presbyopia because they are made to handle more than one viewing distance in a single contact lens.

• Daily disposable multifocal lenses give you a fresh pair each day with no lens case or cleaning routine.
• Monthly multifocal lenses fit wearers who prefer reusable contacts and already follow a nightly care routine.
• ACUVUE multifocal lenses use Pupil Optimized Design for age, refraction, and add-power matching.
• Alcon multifocal options, such as Dailies Total 1 Multifocal, Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Multifocal, and Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal use lens designs made for near-through-far vision.
• CooperVision Biofinity Multifocal and Proclear Multifocal use Balanced Progressive Technology with distance and near lens design options.
• Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Presbyopia, PureVision 2 Multi-Focal, and Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia use a 3-Zone Progressive Design for near, intermediate, and distance vision.
• Add power matters because it helps determine how much near-vision help your multifocal lens gives you.

What to Check Before Ordering Contact Lenses for Presbyopia

Exact Lens Name

Match the full product name on your prescription. Biofinity Multifocal, 1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal, Dailies Total 1 Multifocal, Proclear Multifocal, and other presbyopia lenses are not interchangeable without your eye doctor's approval.

Add Power

Check the add power or add level on your prescription. Some multifocal lenses use low, medium, or high add levels, while others use numeric add powers.

Replacement Schedule

Confirm whether your lens is daily disposable, two-week, or monthly. A daily disposable multifocal lens should be thrown away after one use, while reusable lenses need proper care after each day of wear.

Lens Care and Overnight Wear

Do not sleep in presbyopia contact lenses unless your eye doctor has prescribed that wear schedule for the exact lens you use. Follow the cleaning, storage, and replacement instructions given with your prescription.