Seeing in believing

The contact lens comes with Intuisight technology, which optimises optic designs to address the natural variations in pupil size according to age – and refractive power. This contact lenses will help complete the active lifestyle of those in their 40s by providing clear vision for wearers in all distances within each lens.

A survey conducted by TNS Research International in March among Thais aged 40-55 years old indicated that one of two Thais feel presbyopia or far-sightedness affects their work and lifestyle. For respondents, wearing glasses is uncomfortable and affects their confidence. Moreover, one in three Thais misunderstand the presbyopia condition, believing it is preventable, where actually it’s a natural part of ageing.       

Saowanee Punkajornwet, the company’s business unit director, notes that turning 40 is a significant life milestone and for many, it represents confidence, experience, and the opportunity to really live life to the fullest. “As such, maintaining one’s health, physical well-being and managing the ageing process becomes increasingly important.  Contact lenses is another solution that can help those with presbyopia to be able to live their lives the way they want. Presbyopia is complex and advanced technology helps address the problem.  People with presbyopia now have many options to improve their vision. The new 1-day multifocal contact lenses from Johnson & Johnson is uniquely designed to provide clear vision at all distances for presbyopia by optimizing the pupil size. It has a wetting agent that keep your eyes comfortable all day long, as well as having the highest international standard of UV protection against UVA and UVB protection to maintain healthy eyes.  You can ensure that your lifestyle will still remain the same even when your eyesight has changed.”    

Optometrist Dr Vuthipong Puengpipat adds: “As we grow older, there are the various changes in the eyes’ natural function. Pupil size will become smaller, the tear glands in your eyes will produce fewer tears and presbyopia will occur. Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process as lenses of your eyes will become less flexible. It is not a disease and it is unpreventable. Whether you have short or long sightedness before you reach the age 40, you cannot avoid presbyopia. Starting around the age of 40, people with presbyopia usually face many of the symptoms - they find it increasingly difficult to read small letters. Sometimes they hold reading material further away, so as to see them clearly. Or they may find it is difficult to see things closely. Those who are already short-sighted myopic conditions will need to take glasses off to be able to see close objects clearer.”

“The most common correction for presbyopia is to use reading glasses. Those with myopia are required to use eyeglasses with bifocal or progressive lenses that help correct the near and distance vision.  Multifocal contact lenses are the latest option made for people with presbyopia. My advice is to meet and ask for consultation with ophthalmologist, optometrist or eyecare professional on how to choose and use contact lens properly before buying. An ideal choice is daily disposable lens as it’s healthy for your eyes,” he adds.