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A 60-year-old female asked:

What are good alternatives to monovision contacts other than distance only w/readers. i use a computer at work with detailed work.

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Dr. Tal Raviv
Dr. Tal Ravivanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Multifocal contacts: There are many brands of multifocal contact lenses - some are optimized for computer distance. It would be worth a trial with a few brands.
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