Presbyopia Management

What is Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a natural age-related change that affects the eye’s ability to focus up close.

Many patients begin noticing symptoms in their 40s as reading small print, using phones, or focusing at near becomes more difficult.

Common symptoms may include:

• Difficulty reading small print

• Holding devices farther away

• Eye strain during near work

• Headaches with reading

• Blurry near vision

• Difficulty transitioning between distances

Personalized Presbyopia Solutions

Every patient’s visual demands are different.

Treatment recommendations may vary depending on:

• Occupation

• Screen use

• Hobbies

• Prescription needs

• Eye health

• Lifestyle preferences

Some patients prefer glasses, while others may benefit from contact lenses, prescription eye drops, or combination treatment approaches.

Schedule a Presbyopia Consultation

If you are noticing increasing difficulty with near vision, reading, or focusing between distances, our team can help determine the best presbyopia management options for your lifestyle.

Schedule your consultation with City Eye Optometry today.

Vuity® Eye Drops

Vuity® is a prescription eye drop designed to help improve near vision in some adults with presbyopia.

Vuity® works by temporarily improving depth of focus and may help reduce dependence on reading glasses for certain daily activities.

Potential benefits may include:

Candidacy for Vuity® depends on factors such as prescription, eye health, pupil size, and visual needs.

Vizz™ Eye Drops

Vizz™ is another prescription eye drop option designed for adults with presbyopia.

Like other presbyopia drops, Vizz™ works by increasing depth of focus to help improve near vision.

Potential benefits may include:

Different presbyopia eye drops may work better for different patients depending on lifestyle and ocular health.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses are designed to help patients see at multiple distances, including near, intermediate, and distance vision.

These lenses may help reduce dependence on reading glasses while maintaining everyday visual convenience.

Potential benefits may include:

We fit multifocal contact lenses from leading manufacturers including:

• Alcon

• ACUVUE®

• CooperVision

• Bausch + Lomb

Both soft contact lens and specialty multifocal lens designs may be considered depending on patient needs.

Progressive Lens Technology

Progressive lenses provide a seamless transition between distance, intermediate, and near vision within one pair of glasses.

Modern progressive lens technology is designed to support activities such as:

• Computer work

• Reading

• Driving

• Phone use

• Office tasks

• Daily multitasking

Benefits of progressive lenses may include:

We offer a variety of progressive lens technologies tailored to lifestyle and occupational demands.