Monovision contact lenses
Monovision contact lenses is a fitting technique designed to correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness. The wearer actually wears a different contact lenses in each eye. This is a solution to a condition known as Presbyopia.
The brain actually works with monovision contact lenses, choosing which image to correctly see, and which image to dismiss due to blurriness. This is known as binocular vision, and is a naturally occurring function, with or without contact lenses.
People who try the monovision fitting technique can get use to it with a little work. It is important that you give yourself time to adjust to monovision. Your eye care provider will discuss this with you, and it is important you follow his guidance. Do not get discouraged, though it may take some time to get use to, monovision works very well for many people.
There are some drawbacks to monovision contact lenses. Since they require you to use one eye at a time, your depth perception may be altered. This could potentially be dangerous while driving a car, piloting an airplane, or during various sports and activities.
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