Contact Lenses For Farsightedness

Contacts for farsightedness make it much easier to focus on close-up tasks like texting, reading, or working on a laptop. They eliminate the constant need to reach for reading glasses throughout the work day.

Farsightedness occurs when the cornea is curved too little or the eyeball is shorter than normal, which causes light entering the eye to focus behind the retina rather than directly on it. In a properly shaped eye, the cornea and lens work together to bend incoming light onto the retina cleanly, producing a sharp image. When that curvature is off, nearby objects appear blurry while distance vision stays relatively clear.

Symptoms vary depending on severity. People with mild farsightedness may still see nearby objects clearly, particularly when young, while those with more significant farsightedness often experience eyestrain, burning eyes, headaches, and discomfort after close-range tasks like reading or working on a screen. Farsightedness is usually present at birth and tends to run in families, and it can be corrected with contact lenses, eyeglasses, or surgery.

Contact lenses for farsightedness come in several types depending on your prescription and whether other refractive errors are present. Spherical lenses use a single power across the optical zone for standard farsightedness correction, toric lenses correct farsightedness alongside astigmatism, and multifocal lenses address both farsightedness and presbyopia in one lens. Most are made from soft hydrogel or silicone hydrogel materials for high oxygen transmission and a comfortable fit.

Hybrid lenses combine a rigid gas-permeable center with a soft outer ring, and are typically prescribed for wearers who need sharper optics than soft lenses can provide. Contact lenses for farsightedness are also available in daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules.

Lens types available for farsightedness:

• Spherical lenses - correct farsightedness only
• Toric lenses - correct farsightedness with astigmatism
• Multifocal lenses - correct farsightedness with presbyopia
• Hybrid lenses - RGP center with soft outer ring for complex prescriptions

Replacement schedules available:

• Daily disposable - worn once and discarded
• Biweekly - replaced every two weeks with nightly cleaning
• Monthly - replaced every 30 days with nightly cleaning

Several leading brands offer contact lenses that correct farsightedness across daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules. Your eye care professional can confirm which lens type and brand fits your specific prescription and wear habits.

Johnson & Johnson

• 1-Day Acuvue Moist - daily disposable with UV protection
• 1-Day Acuvue TruEye - daily disposable with UV protection

Bausch & Lomb

• ULTRA - monthly lens for wearers who can follow a lens care routine
• Biotrue ONEday - daily disposable for active lifestyles
• SofLens Daily Disposable - daily disposable for first-time wearers

Alcon

• Dailies Total 1 - daily disposable with water gradient technology
• Air Optix Aqua - monthly silicone hydrogel lens

CooperVision

• Biofinity - monthly silicone hydrogel lens
• Proclear 1 Day - daily disposable with PC Technology

Soft spherical contact lenses can cost anywhere from $30 to $75 per box of six lenses. If you replace your contacts every two weeks, expect an annual lens cost of $300 to $750.

Hybrid contacts for farsightedness cost more than soft ones since they’re a special type of contact lens. On average, be prepared to spend $300 to $500 every six to 12 months without insurance. The final cost will depend on your ECP, the contact lens brand, the comprehensive eye exam fee, and how many follow-up visits to your ECP are required.

Note: Prices are subject to change and may vary based on prescription type, lens quantity, and current promotions. Check the Rebate Center at Lens.com for current rebate offers before ordering.

The insertion and removal process is the same for both soft and hybrid contact lenses. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses.

To insert:

• Wash hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel
• Scoop the lens out of the case with the index finger of your dominant hand
• Rinse the lens with multipurpose solution and check it is not inside out
• Inspect the lens for tears or debris before placing it on your eye
• Use the middle finger of your dominant hand to pull down your lower eyelid
• Place the lens on your eye while looking straight ahead and blink to center it
• Repeat with the other lens

To remove:

• Hold your eyelids open with one hand
• Gently pinch the lens between your index finger and thumb
• Carefully lift the lens off your eye
• Repeat with the other lens