Online Presbyopia Test

Check your eyes for signs of presbyopia

Take our 1-minute presbyopia test* now

This quick test can help determine whether you have signs of age-related farsightedness known as presbyopia, which typically affects people ages 40 and up.

Note: This test does not provide a diagnosis—only your eye doctor can do that.

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*ACUVUE does not provide medical advice. This test is not a diagnostic tool, and does not replace a professional eye exam from a licensed eyecare professional. Consult your eye doctor with any questions.

Who should take the online presbyopia test?

If you're over 40 and are beginning to notice that you're having trouble focusing on things up close, this test is for you. A simple vision check can detect symptoms of the natural aging process of your eyes.

This test is for people who experience:

  • Difficulty reading small text, especially in low light
  • Needing to hold reading materials at arm's length
  • Eye strain or headaches after close-up tasks

Understanding presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)

We've all seen older friends and family hold menus or books at arm's length. This is the effect of presbyopia, and it happens to everyone. Starting around age 40, the lens inside your eye begins to lose flexibility, causing blurry vision up close, especially in low light.

What to do if you have presbyopia

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If you're experiencing presbyopia, you aren't alone. Everyone gets it to some degree. Fortunately, you have options when it comes to treating it. The most common treatment for presbyopia is eyeglasses, but many people looking for more flexibility, versatility and convenience are choosing contact lenses.

ACUVUE® contacts for presbyopia: Cutting-edge lens design

Presbyopia can be corrected with a special kind of contact lens called a multifocal lens. Thanks to its unique design, this type of lens can provide clear vision at all distances, whether you’re reading a book in a park, or watching your kids play in the backyard. ACUVUE multifocal lenses are unique in two distinct ways.

The only lens tailored to your pupil size

Pupils are not one-size-fits-all. Their sizes vary depending not only on age but also on how well you can see. ACUVUE contact lenses proudly have the ONLY technology that uniquely optimizes the optical design to the pupil size according to age and refractive power.

Hybrid shape helps keeps lens in place

ACUVUE multifocal contacts change prescription power gradually as you go from the center of the lens to the edge. Their design better matches the natural eye shape and helps keep the lens in the right place.

ACUVUE Contact Lenses made for presbyopia

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between bifocal and multifocal contact lenses?

Bifocal lenses have two zones correcting distance vision and near vision. Multifocal lenses use more than two zones in a single lens to provide seamless transitions between distant, intermediate, and near vision. Talk to your eye doctor to determine if either might be right for you.

What are multifocal contact lenses?

Multifocal contact lenses are lenses with multiple powers incorporated into the design to help enable distance, near, and in-between vision. They’re typically prescribed for people with presbyopia, the vision change that happens to everyone as they age, making it harder to read things up close.

How to improve eyesight?

What many people think of as improving their eyesight is actually vision correction. There's no proven way to make your vision better without vision correction like eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK. Most tips on how to improve eye health or prevent vision loss are also steps you can take to improve your overall health. Getting an annual eye exams is also a good proactive step, as your eye doctor can help you make an eye health plan.

Are there reading contact lenses? How do they work?

There aren't contacts specifically made for reading, however, multifocal contacts can be good for reading if you have presbyopia. Multifocal contact lenses correct both near and distance vision in the same prescription lens and reduce the need for contact lens wearers to carry reading glasses.

How much do prescription contacts cost?

How much prescription contacts cost depends on several factors such as the type of lenses, wear duration (daily disposable contacts, bi-weekly lenses and monthly contacts) and correction type (astigmatism and multifocal lenses). The cost of ACUVUE® daily disposable contacts can have an average cost range from $642.40 to $1700.90 annually. ACUVUE bi-weekly contacts can be disposed of after 2 weeks and have an average cost around $321.20 to $496.40 annually, and ACUVUE monthly contact lenses can cost anywhere from $248.20 to $321.20 annually on average. You can also sign up for the MyACUVUE® reward program to get exciting rewards and exclusive benefits on your purchase.

How can I get used to contact lenses?

Getting used to contact lenses can take a little time. Here are some helpful tips for adjusting to contacts:

  • Practice putting on and taking off your contact lenses. This is a common learning curve that beginner contact lens wearers experience.
  • Clean your contact lenses—dirty contact lenses can cause eye irritation and other potential eye health issues.
  • Contact your eye doctor if you're experiencing discomfort. They may need to adjust to a different fit.

Footnotes

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Important Information for Contact Lens Wearers: ACUVUE® Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction. An eye care professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and the lens care instructions provided by your eye doctor. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, remove the lens and contact your eye doctor immediately. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your eye care professional, call 1-800-843-2020, or download the Patient Instruction Guides.

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