When Presbyopia & Astigmatism Collide | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2020年3月15日—Despitetheinterestincontactlenswear,therearechallengesforthepresbyopicpatient.Physiologicalchangestothetearfilmandocular ...

The loss of accommodation can be frustrating, especially for today’s busy and somewhat demanding presbyope. Digital devices combined with active lifestyles can simultaneously increase demands on near vision while also making wearing spectacles seem burdensome. Meeting the needs of our presbyopic patients, especially those with astigmatism, may sound challenging; however, there is a growing number of contact lens options at our fingertips.

According to the 2018 US Census Bureau, approximately 119 million people, or nearly 40% of the population are between the age of 40 and 69.1 Patients in this age range may have the inability to keep up with the demands on their accommodative system. One approach to provide functional near vision is with the use of contact lenses. In fact, many patients entering their presbyopic years currently wear contact lenses or have previous experience. For these patients, mai...