What kind of success has anyone had with bifocal contacts?

Question

Are they good for sports (like tennis)? Can you read well?

I am trying one trial one now, and they are so thin that I expect it to not last long before I tear it. I guess that is considered disposable.

I was using mono-vision (far out of one eye, near vision out of the other) contacts, but that is no longer giving me optimal vision.

Answer 1

The bifocals will also give you FAR from "optimal" vision.  Have you considered switching to glasses, with two different prescriptions - one set you use for reading; another set for medium distance (like computer use) and a third, maybe, for distance enhancement?

Answer 2

my mother uses bifocal contacts.  She reads, works out, drives, everything with them and she's fine.  Believe me, I would be hearing about it if the contacts didn't work perfectly.

Answer 3

I use bifocal contact and have no problems with them, I can read and see distance ( not as far as with single vision- but who needs to see a mile away!) It was great to not have to wear reading glassed any more. ope this helps