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Can A Prism Be Added To A Multi-focal Contact Lens?
Question: I am aware that that contact lenses now come in multifocal, but can a prism be added as well? I'd really love to wear bifocal contacts but I need a prism in my prescription as well.
Brief Answer:
Prisms in contact lenses
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are wondering if they can now put prisms in contact lenses to help with your vision. the reason for prisms in lenses is to help your eye focus on one point by forcing the eyes to turn in with the prism. Unfortunately there are no contact lenses that can help with that. You sill still need to wear regular glasses with prisms.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Prisms in contact lenses
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are wondering if they can now put prisms in contact lenses to help with your vision. the reason for prisms in lenses is to help your eye focus on one point by forcing the eyes to turn in with the prism. Unfortunately there are no contact lenses that can help with that. You sill still need to wear regular glasses with prisms.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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