Patrick Findle’s vision problems began slowly. “Once in a while I felt more comfortable reading when I took my glasses off and held whatever it was close to my face,”Findle “Then it became more and more prevalent — and then it became problematic.”
Findle is just one of the approximately 90 million Americans who suffer from this condition. Presbyopia is a condition that affects almost everyone over 40.
The eye can change the shape of its lens by moving its muscle. As the eyes age, the lens becomes less flexible and blurry close-up images can result.
Presbyopia typically begins after 40 years of age and worsens into the 60s. Presbyopia patients need to continue living their daily lives.
Bifocals used to be the best choice. However, bifocals can become cumbersome and uncomfortable to use. Findle described holding his head at an angle to view his computer or television screen.
Luckily, Americans can now explore other presbyopia-correction options. CooperVision offers a variety of multifocal contact lenses that can be used to correct presbyopia.
After trying bifocals for a while, Findle decided to give multifocal contact lens a shot. “What’s overwhelmed me is how comfortable multifocal contact lenses are,”Findle “Contacts really give me the best option to see clearly, near and far. Glasses are so much more of a compromise.”
Findle also loves the convenience of contacts — they don’t slip down his nose outside, he can read more easily, and he has never lost glasses. This is unlike his wife who owns 10 pairs.
“With multifocal lenses, both seeing the computer screen and reading are clear and easy,”Findle “My correction with multifocal contact lenses is 20/20.”
Visit our website for more information on multifocal contacts lenses for correcting presbyopia. www.coopervision.com.
