[Marilyn]

Well, I'm still trying to adjust. The multifocal contacts are for people with astigmatism and/or presbyopia (basically what happens after 40 when we start needing glasses). People like me who once had perfect vision with no need for correction, but now have problems with both distance and reading. I have both astigmatism and presbyopia.

Using one eye with a contact for closeup and one eye with a contact for distance is using two monovision contacts. This is not recommended if multifocals will work. Using the two monovision contacts causes issues with depth perception and peripheral vision. I tried that once long ago, and it didn't work at all for me.

They changed me to a different multifocal on Monday. It's one for people with dry eyes and the feel much better. Yesterday, I was very hopeful that once my brain gets used to them and learns how to use them, I may be able to see well with them. Today on the other hand has not gone so smoothly. They feel fine in my eyes, but the vision is still blurry. If I forget they are in, I can see okay, but if I remember they are there, my vision gets fuzzy.

My brain just has to learn how to see with them. They are like progressive lenses in glasses only more difficult to adjust to. I have another appointment tomorrow afternoon for another adjustment. This is the common practice with multifocals. You have to go to an optometrist who is willing to work with you. Three adjustments are typical, but sometimes more are required.

I did order new high definition progressive lenses also with my new prescription. Some of the chemical plants I go into do not allow contacts, so if I do adjust, I will still need to have both.

I love not having my world framed, and my peripheral vision is much better with the contacts, so I think, if I can adjust, driving will be safer.

Keeping fingers crossed and trying to be patient. I read where it could take up to 2 weeks for my brain to work it out. Until then, my world is a little softer looking. LOL