If a pre-presbyopic myopic patient is fit with contact lenses, what challenge might they face?

Fitting a pre-presbyopic myopic patient with contact lenses can introduce the challenge of reading fine print, particularly as they may still rely on their uncorrected near vision for tasks such as reading. Myopic patients typically have the ability to see objects clearly up close without correction, but as they approach presbyopia, their near vision begins to diminish. When fitted with contact lenses, they may find it more difficult to read fine print clearly because contact lenses correct distance vision primarily, and additional correction for near vision is often not provided unless bifocal or multifocal lenses are used.

As a result, while these patients might experience improved distance vision with contacts, their ability to read fine print can suffer without appropriate near vision correction. This highlights the importance of addressing any potential near vision needs during the fitting process for myopic patients.