This section provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about Ophthamology eye health and vision care.
No, the prescription can only correct the vision you have at the time of the exam. Using some artificial tears just before the exam will usually work to get the best result.
It is often not necessary to check the near vision separately from the distance vision. Knowing your age, your current bifocal prescription, along with your distance vision and exam findings, it then becomes a simple matter to calculate what the bifocal segment will require. If one were having issues with reading vision, then assessing the near vision separately may be helpful.