If you are starting to hold your phone further away, struggling with menus, or switching between reading glasses and distance vision, your optometrist may recommend multifocal contact lenses.
Multifocal contact lenses are designed to help with presbyopia — the normal age-related change that makes near focus harder. They allow many people to see both distance and near without relying on reading glasses as often.
How multifocal contact lenses work
Multifocal lenses use different zones of focus within the lens. Your visual system learns to use the part of the lens that gives the clearest vision for the task, whether that is driving, reading, shopping, or computer work.
They are not identical to young natural focusing, and they can take a little adaptation. Your optometrist chooses the lens design and add power based on your eyes, prescription, and visual priorities.
Daily multifocal lenses
Daily multifocals are convenient because you use a fresh lens each day. They are often popular for work, sport, travel, social use, or people who prefer not to clean lenses overnight.
Options available at Contact Lens Depot include Dailies Total1 Multifocal, Acuvue Moist Multifocal, MyDay Multifocal, Clariti Multifocal 1 Day, Proclear 1 Day Multifocal, and Miru Flat Pack Multifocal.
Monthly and fortnightly multifocal lenses
Reusable multifocal lenses may suit people who wear lenses frequently or who need a specific material or prescription range. Examples include Biofinity Multifocal, AirOptix HydraGlyde Multifocal, Ultra for Presbyopia, and Acuvue Oasys Multifocal.
Why the exact lens matters
Multifocal lenses vary a lot between brands. The same prescription numbers can perform differently depending on the lens design, add system, dominant eye selection, and fit. If your optometrist has prescribed a specific multifocal lens, it is best to order that exact lens rather than swapping to a different brand online.
Choosing 30 packs or 90 packs
For daily multifocal wearers, 90 packs are often better value per lens and mean fewer reorders during the year. A 30 pack may suit trial wear, occasional use, or a smaller upfront order.
Ordering multifocals online
When ordering, check whether your prescription includes add power and any eye dominance details. If you have ordered with us before, use easy reorder to repeat your previous order. We also provide receipts for eligible health fund claims.
Frequently asked questions
Are multifocal contact lenses good for reading?
They can help with reading and distance vision, but the result depends on your prescription, eye health, lens design, and adaptation.
Do multifocal contacts take time to adjust to?
Yes. Many people need a short adaptation period while the brain learns how to use the lens zones.
Can I change multifocal brands myself?
It is best not to. Multifocal designs vary significantly, so changes should be guided by your optometrist.
Can I claim multifocal contact lenses on my health fund?
If your extras cover includes optical benefits and you have available limits, you may be able to claim. Contact Lens Depot provides receipts.
Contact Lens Depot is an optometrist-owned Australian contact lens retailer, helping multifocal wearers reorder the exact lenses they were prescribed.