I found that the multi focals were very different according to brand. Some brands were completely misty, or I couldn't see distance if I could see close up! It was a nightmare for the first 12 months to be honest. But I kept trying different brands and finally found that B&L PureVision AND Soflens were the best vision for me.

With presbyopia, it's a difficult prescription - but you don't always have to sacrifice distance for close. I tried Acuvue and couldn't see further than 30ft clearly - yet the same prescription in B&L enables me to see waaaay in the distance as well as a close up good enough to read books by.

Don't settle for 'good enough' - keep trying until you find lenses which suit you - would be my advice!