Monthly Multifocal Contact Lenses Guide

Monthly Multifocal Portfolio


Multifocal Monthly Contact Lenses

Simultaneous Vision and Modality Rationale

Concentric or aspheric simultaneous vision profiles deliver distance, intermediate, and near. A monthly cycle lowers per day cost versus daily multifocals but requires diligent cleaning to prevent deposit related contrast loss that can degrade near and intermediate clarity.

Patient Selection and Advantages

  • Early to moderate presbyopes: Higher success before large adds are needed
  • Balanced visual tasks: Digital and near transitions benefit from aspheric intermediate zones
  • Moisture retentive materials: Surface and bulk tech sustain comfort during reading
  • Cost consideration: Lower daily expense than daily multifocals with full range vision
  • Monovision upgrades: Better binocularity and depth perception than single vision strategies

Monthly Multifocal Contact Lens Parameters


Monthly Multifocal Contact Lens Parameters
BrandMaterialDkBCDiaSph / StepsAdd
lotrafilcon B1108.614.2+6.00 to -10.000.25Lo/Med/Hi
lotrafilcon B1108.614.2+6.00 to -10.000.25Lo/Med/Hi
comfilcon A1288.614+6.00 to -10.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00D / N+1.00/1.50/2.00/2.50
asmofilcon A1618.614.2+6.00 to -13.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00Low (+1.00)
omafilcon B178.714.4+6.00 to -8.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00D / N+1.00/1.50/2.00/2.50
omafilcon B218.4/8.814.4+20.00 to -20.000.25, 0.50 over ±6.00D / N+1.00 to +4.00,
(0.50 steps)
balafilcon A918.614+6.00 to -10.000.25Low (+0.75 to +1.50)High (+1.75 to +2.50)
samfilcon A1638.514.2+6.00 to -10.000.25Low (+0.75 to +1.50)High (+1.75 to +2.50)