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Managing Presbyopia

Your vision correction & support options

You’ve Got Presbyopia. What Happens Next?

Presbyopia is a completely normal part of ageing, but that doesn’t mean it should impact your daily life. Whether its struggling to read small text, increasing font sizes, or juggling multiple pairs of glasses, we’re here to help you find a solution with our helpful presbyopia support and advice.

Compare Your Vision Correction Options

Once you’ve been diagnosed, the next step is finding the right way to manage it.

  1. Reading Glasses

    A simple option for close‑up tasks like reading or crafting. Best for occasional use.

    Explore reading glasses

  2. Varifocal Glasses

    Ideal for all‑day wear. Varifocals help you see at all distances, near, intermediate (like a computer), and far, with no need to switch glasses.

    Discover varifocal lenses

  3. Multifocal Contact Lenses

    These lenses contain multiple prescriptions in one, giving you clear vision at all distances, without glasses.

    Discover contact lenses

  4. Monovision Contact Lenses

    One eye is corrected for near vision, the other for distance. A good alternative for some users who don’t get on with multifocal lenses.

    Find the right contacts

  5. Surgical Options (If Applicable)

    In some cases, patients consider lens replacement surgery or laser treatments. We don’t offer these services, but your optician can explain how they work.

    Find out more

Choosing What’s Right for You

There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all solution; there are lots of presbyopia management options. Your Specsavers optician will help you decide which solution is best based on:

Your daily habits

Budget

Comfort with glasses vs contacts

Two pairs of glasses on a table

Style and preferences

Tips for Living with Presbyopia

These simple habits can help manage presbyopic symptoms:

  1. Use brighter, focused lighting for reading or sewing

  2. Adjust your screen brightness and font sizes

  3. Don’t ignore headaches; they could signal that you need a new prescription

FAQs About Presbyopia Products

Next Steps

It’s easy to manage presbyopia with expert advice and the right products:

  1. Find your nearest store

    Find the nearest Specsavers to you

    Search for a store
  2. Man having an OCT scan

    Book an eye test

    Book an appointment at your local Specsavers store.

    Book an eye test
  3. Lens inspection close up

    Learn about varifocals

    Read more
  4. Close up of hands handling contact lenses

    Explore contact lenses

    Discover more about our range of contact lenses

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  5. Compare reading glasses

    Find out more about our SuperReader lenses

    Explore reading glasses