multifocals

For more active seniors who are at risk of a fall, using regular glasses instead of multifocals may be safer outside the home.

The right glasses could cut seniors’ risk of falls 2010

In fact, among less active seniors, falls became more common if people switched from multifocals to regular glasses.

The right glasses could cut seniors’ risk of falls 2010

In fact, among less active seniors, falls became more common if people switched from multifocals to regular glasses.

The right glasses could cut seniors’ risk of falls 2010

For more active seniors who are at risk of a fall, using regular glasses instead of multifocals may be safer outside the home.

The right glasses could cut seniors’ risk of falls 2010

They're called 'varifocals' here, sometimes 'multifocals'.

Graceful Aging (or: Use What Works) Susan Palwick 2007

Bifocals-glasses with two different corrective powers-and multifocals have been tested as treatments for myopia in children with relatively ineffective results.

Medindia Health News 2010

With multi-focal lenses there's also the choice between Progressive Addition Lenses (PAL) which eliminate the hard lines between the two or three segments, or conventional multifocals with lines.

GigaOM Network 2009

Comprehensive eye exams, treatment and management of ocular disease including glaucoma, advanced dry eye care, contact lens fittings including astigmatism and multifocals, laser vision consultation, co-management of cataract and laser vision surgery and emergency office visits.

The Union - All Categories 2009