This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alcon. All opinions are 100% mine.
Yep, it has finally happened to me. I had to buy my first pair of readers a few months ago! Kicking and screaming, I scoured the selection at the drugstore to find the perfect pair. You know the ones that don’t scream “you look old”.
I noticed over a year ago that things were looking a lot more fuzzy. The words on my computer screen and in books, and those words on any packaging. OY!
Now, I realize that I am very, very lucky that my eyesight is as good as it is at the ripe young age of 47 and I don’t have to wear prescription glasses yet. But, all I can envision is my sweet grandmother, with her little gold chain attached to her readers to have them at her fingertips at all times. I am not accepting this well at all.
Well, I know I’m not alone with my unloving thoughts of my new affliction. Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, set out to understand people’s perceptions and attitudes of people between the ages of 38-54 (us “Generation X” peeps) – including the effects reading glasses have on perceived age. You know what the key finding were?
Many adults are taking important steps, such as dyeing their hair (42%) and wearing youthful outfits (37%) to feel younger. Additionally, they see facelifts and teeth whitening as some of the most expensive ways to look younger. Ahem…hand raised
Although the majority of adults value looking younger (68%), almost half do not feel younger than their current age (49%).
People also consider wrinkles (79%), grey hair (77%), and varicose/spider veins (53%) to be some of the top signs of aging.
One in four adults think reading glasses make someone look at least 10 years older; however, 50% of adults wear them.
Nearly half of Americans (49%) surveyed said they would consider avoiding reading glasses if they knew it made them look older. Both hands raised!
I knew I was not the only one unhappy about what is happening!
Did you know that there is an official word for this condition? Presbyopia. I had no idea! That need to hold reading material farther than arms distance and problems focusing on fine print. Yep, that’s presbyopia. Beautiful name huh?
There are so many of us dealing with Presbyopia. Nearly 116 million people in the U.S. are presbyopic and that number is, of course, growing every day. Despite all these people having the same condition as me, very few people know what correction options are available. Besides the lovely readers that is.
I just learned about Alcon Multifocal Contact Lenses! And I wanted to make sure you all know about them too!
Multifocal contact lenses correct the vision of people with presbyopia. Ditching those reading glasses and wearing Alcon® Multifocal contact lenses are simple option available for us.
Available in 2 options:
AIR OPTIX® AQUA Multifocal contact lenses are available for daily wear for up to 30 days, or extended wear (24 hours) for up to six nights.
DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus® Multifocal contact lenses are daily disposable lenses to be discarded after one day of wear.
Alcon Multifocal contact lenses allow for a range of prescription strengths to blend across the lens and are a proven option to correct the vision of people with presbyopia. To learn more and receive a free trial, please visit LoseYourReaders.com
*High oxygen transmissible lenses. Dk/t=138 @ -3.00D. †Eye †Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply. At participating offices.
Important Information for AIR OPTIX® AQUA Multifocal (lotrafilcon B) contact lenses: For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/far-sightedness and/or presbyopia. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
Ask your eye care professional for complete wear, care, and safety information.
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