Tired of Switching Between Readers and Sunglasses? Why Dawsonville Adults Are Upgrading to Multifocal Contacts

If you have started holding your phone farther away, increasing the font size on menus, or reaching for reading glasses throughout the day, you may be experiencing presbyopia. This natural age-related vision change typically makes it harder to focus on objects up close.

For adults in Dawsonville who want more freedom from reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses can provide a convenient alternative. They are designed to support clear vision at multiple distances, helping you move through your day without constantly reaching for another pair of glasses.

What Are Multifocal Contact Lenses?

Multifocal contact lenses contain different prescription powers within the same lens. This allows your eyes to see at near, intermediate, and far distances.

Instead of putting on readers to check a text or menu, then taking them off to see across the room, multifocal contacts are designed to make transitioning between distances easier. They can also allow you to wear your favorite non-prescription sunglasses outdoors without needing to switch back and forth between sunglasses and readers.

Signs You May Be Ready for Multifocal Contacts

Presbyopia becomes more common as adults reach their 40s and beyond. You may want to ask us about multifocal contact lenses if you are experiencing:

•          Difficulty reading small print up close

•          Eyestrain while using your phone or computer

•          Needing brighter light to read comfortably

•          Frequently putting reading glasses on and taking them off

•          Blurry near vision while your distance vision remains clear

•          Frustration with carrying multiple pairs of glasses

A contact lens exam can help determine whether multifocal lenses are a good match for your vision, eye health, and lifestyle.

More Visual Freedom for an Active Lifestyle

Dawsonville adults often move between work, errands, outdoor activities, screens, and social events throughout the day. Multifocal contacts can simplify vision correction by reducing dependence on reading glasses while still providing the distance correction you need.

They may be especially appealing if you enjoy wearing sunglasses, exercising, traveling, or simply prefer the appearance and convenience of contact lenses.

It is important to remember that contacts do not replace proper sunglasses. You should still wear quality sunglasses outdoors to protect your eyes from UV exposure.

Finding the Right Multifocal Contact Lens Fit

At Dawson Eye Group, we offer contact lens exams and specialty contact lens care to help patients find vision correction that fits comfortably into their daily routines. During your evaluation, we can assess your eyes, discuss the situations where you need clear vision most, and determine whether multifocal contact lenses are right for you.

Schedule a contact lens exam with Dawson Eye Group to discover a more convenient way to see clearly at every distance with multifocal contact lenses. Visit our office in Dawsonville, GA, or call (706) 216-6595 to book an appointment.