Mono from the Greek word for “one” describes the optical situation where one eye is corrected for distance, one for near. This has proven to be an acceptable option for many (but not all!) individuals who desire to avoid reading and distance glasses for as long as possible. At LA Sight, we demonstrate this to all individuals over 45 or so who come in to discuss laser care. Satisfaction with laser care is extremely high if people understand presbyopia, and the advantages and limits of monovision. We find that our success rate is even higher if we allow prospective patients to experience monovision correction in soft contact lenses as a part of the process of choosing whether or not to have monovision-style treatment.
