Depending on your vision needs, your ophthalmologist can prescribe different types of monovision with contact lenses. Below, we explain the different methods:

Mini-monovision: Mini-monovision is often an excellent solution for people who find that standard monovision does not provide clear distance vision. In this variation, a lower magnification power than usual is added to the near vision lens. This type of monovision is perfect for people who do not require such sharp near vision on a daily basis. For example, this would be ideal for someone who spends a large part of the day driving, but at a certain moment needs to be able to read a menu or look at the phone without the need for reading glasses.

Modified monovision: This type of monovision combines a standard spherical lens for distance vision and a multifocal lens in the other eye for near vision. This variant offers clear vision for long distance vision and standard vision for near vision, without the need for glasses for activities such as computer work.

Monovision and contact lenses