Do You Like PureVision Multi-Focal Better Than Monovision?

AceofShades · #1 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 02:53 PM

Have you tried both monovision and multifocal contact lenses? Which one do you like better?

pmc524 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 12:50 AM

i can't say i prefer one over the other but there are some wearers that experiment wearing mono in one eye and multifocal in the other but you have to really talk to your optometrist about this as he would know which eye is more favourable for mono and multi.

packman · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

. . . there are some wearers that experiment wearing mono in one eye and multifocal in the other . . .

That sounds very confusing.

I think that if I needed monovision I'd try a pair of those first, and then try the multifocals.

Maybe that's just me.

pmc524 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by packman

That sounds very confusing.

I think that if I needed monovision I'd try a pair of those first, and then try the multifocals.

Maybe that's just me.

I was reading another forum for industry types not me i'm "joe-consumer" and those guys experiment using mono vision and toric/multifocals etc in another eye but then again they know how to adjust their own eyes readings but i suppose it's not professional to advise the patients to do that as "law suits" could run high if anything happened to a patient's vision LOL

monovision · #5 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 10:33 PM

I am new to this forum and this is my first post; here goes:
I haven't tried the Purevision lenses, but I have tried Proclear Multifocal Astigmatic lenses. I tried that brand because I also suffer from dry eyes. After a couple of adjustments it just didn't work for me. I then tinkered with monovision because I wanted to be able to read as well, and didn't want to settle on just single vision correction. After many different experimental trials with several different powers in the "near"eye to give me a clearer midrange too, I settled on a combination of Oasys for Astigmitism for the near eye and a Proclear Toric for distance. This combination is working very well so far. The Proclear gives me excellent distance and the Oasys allowed acceptible reading along with a focused midrange. Both lenses are very comfortable and my eyes don't dry up after long days. I must say that my doctor was very patient and really worked with me to come up with this pairing. I really wanted the multifocals to work, but I am happy because this is a more economical solution with great vision as well. I hope you can find something that works for you, though it may test your sanity. Good Luck!-

Purpleiris · #6 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by monovision

I am new to this forum and this is my first post; here goes:
I haven't tried the Purevision lenses, but I have tried Proclear Multifocal Astigmatic lenses. I tried that brand because I also suffer from dry eyes. After a couple of adjustments it just didn't work for me. I then tinkered with monovision because I wanted to be able to read as well, and didn't want to settle on just single vision correction. After many different experimental trials with several different powers in the "near"eye to give me a clearer midrange too, I settled on a combination of Oasys for Astigmitism for the near eye and a Proclear Toric for distance. This combination is working very well so far. The Proclear gives me excellent distance and the Oasys allowed acceptible reading along with a focused midrange. Both lenses are very comfortable and my eyes don't dry up after long days. I must say that my doctor was very patient and really worked with me to come up with this pairing. I really wanted the multifocals to work, but I am happy because this is a more economical solution with great vision as well. I hope you can find something that works for you, though it may test your sanity. Good Luck!-

What a great post, monovision! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you found something you like.

Now take a look around and see if you can help anybody else on this board. You're on a roll!

Purple Iris

monovision · #7 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpleiris

What a great post, monovision! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you found something you like.

Now take a look around and see if you can help anybody else on this board. You're on a roll!

Purple Iris

Thanks for the kind words, glad to be of help. I'll take your advice and see if I can offer any other related experience.