The onset of presbyopia can pose a challenge to practitioners when attempting to satisfy the visual needs of contact lens wearers, particularly those who require astigmatic correction as well.
Kurt Moody, OD, and Cristina Schnider, OD, MSc, MBA, note that one of the best opportunities to improve a practice’s soft contact lens revenue, attract new patients and stand out as a contact lens expert is to become proficient at fitting soft multifocal contact lenses. To that end, they examine tips and tricks for upping a practitioner’s multifocal game.
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It can be hard to explain to these patients why their vision has changed and what they can expect from the available presbyopia treatment options. The good news? Four optometrists who see many of these patients have got you covered with successful patient-facing scripts.
Because the presbyopic population is at an increased risk for dry eye disease (DED) by virtue of their age, among other causes, this could be a golden opportunity for us to diagnose and treat DED in this population.