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MONOVISION
Monovision
addresses the problem of presbyopia that most people start to encounter
at approximately the age of 40. That is usually when they begin
to need reading glasses or bifocals for close vision. With monovision,
the dominant eye (the eye you would use to focus a camera) is focused
for distance vision, and the non-dominant eye is focused for near
to intermediate vision. This can be done with contact lenses, refractive
surgery or intraocular lenses.
Monovision certainly isn’t appropriate for everyone. However,
when paired with the right person, it can be a great fit. Monovision
is a blend of near and distance vision, and is ideal for people
with an active lifestyle. It is especially ideal for hairstylists,
bank tellers, and computer operators who spend a great deal of the
day working at arm’s-length. However, any patient considering
monovision must remember: since it is a compromise, most people’s
vision isn’t perfectly crisp up close or far away. Instead,
it offers the best of both worlds.
Most people who opt for monovision go through a brief period of
adaptation as the brain “learns” to see with the eye best
suited for the task. If you’re considering refractive surgery
as a permanent form of monovision, it might be best to consider
a “trial run” with contact lenses before making a decision. |
Green Valley:
2598 Windmill Parkway
Southwest Las Vegas: 9100 W. Post Road Las
Pahrump office: 2120 E Calvada Blvd. Pahrump, NV – 89048-5805 Phone: 702.896.6043
Goldring Medical Center Office: 2020 Goldring Medical Plaza, Suite 401
Phone (702) 896-6043 • Toll Free (888) 425-2745 • jduncan@nee-nv.com
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