Advanced Eyecare

Eyes Over 40

Do you sometimes feel your arms aren't long enough? You're not alone. As people get older, usually around their late 40s, a condition called presbyopia can set in. Presbyopia is the inability to focus on objects near the eye. You may notice that it is harder to read or use the computer. Bifocals or reading glasses are a way to remedy this condition.

Prebyopia is a natural consequence of the aging process. There is no cure, though researchers are constantly looking for one. Even if a person has never had vision problems before, he or she can still develop presbyopia. While symptoms can present suddenly, presbyopia usually occurs over a long period of time. Symptoms include having to hold things at arm's length to see them clearly, eyestrain, fatigue and headaches from near work.

Fortunately, Advanced EyeCare Center carries a number of products designed to eliminate the difficulties associated with presbyopia. To combat presbyopia in your own life, stop in and ask Dr. St.Jean about:

• Computer Glasses - To reduce eye strain and fatigue, we carry specialized computer lenses. These lenses are perfect for computer users who spend a majority of their day working on a computer. Since three out of four computer users will suffer from eye fatigue, computer lenses are a great way to keep your eyesight healthy.
• Reading Glasses - One of the first areas of your life where presbyopia becomes prominent is in your ability to read. Advanced EyeCare Center carries a broad line of reading glasses to help you read without holding the page at arms length. There are a variety of styles available, with sleek designs that allow you to carry them anywhere.
• No-Line Bifocals - For many presbyopes, bifocal lenses are a necessity. But it can be difficult to adjust to the harsh line that is found in bifocal lenses. Fortunately, there are no-line lenses which are also called progressive lenses. No more lines! Just a gradual change in focusing power which allows you to comfortably focus on any distance. Just like bifocals, distant objects are viewed through the top portion of the lenses, and near objects are viewed through the bottom portion of the lenses.
• Bifocal Contacts - If you need bifocals but can't stand wearing glasses, Advanced EyeCare Center has just the thing for you: bifocal contact lenses. Now you can have all of the benefits of bifocal lenses in the convenience of contact lenses. Talk with your doctor about bifocal contacts today.
• Monovision Correction - For some of our emerging presbyopes we offer another option to glasses, monovision. This is a method of fitting your dominant eye for distance vision and your non-dominant eye for near vision. Contacts are available in disposable, extended wear, and even daily disposable lenses to fit your lifestyle. Most patients require 2-4 weeks to make the adjustment from binocular vision to monovision.

Contact Advanced EyeCare today! We're here to help!

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