Multifocal contact lenses vs reading glasses for presbyopia
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares multifocal contact lenses to single vision lenses and reading glasses for people over 40 who need help seeing up close. It aims to find which option provides a better experience for presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision).
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You have good vision with glasses or contacts (20/25 or better).
- You need a reading add power of +0.75 or more for clear vision at 16 inches.
- You are generally healthy with no recent changes in medications.
- You do not have dry eye, past eye surgery, or active eye infections.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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