Tried and tested: Alcon Dailies Total 1 Multifocal

Multifocal contact lenses have definitely come of age with most modalities and materials now available in varifocal designs.

Skilled fitting of multifocal CLs is essential and discussions are no longer about if they work, more about how they work, the comfort of the lens and lifestyle needs. My fit of Total 1 Multifocal was by Kieran Minshull of LK Leon Opticians in London. After a discussion on lifestyle and use he suggested priority should be given to near vision with the option of a more distance-biased fit for days out of office and weekends. The initial fit, with lenses matching my distance prescription, was made and then the reading plus enhanced. The effect being checked using a 0.25D and 0.5D flipper and a real life visual check to gauge the effect.