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BIFOCAL CONTACT LENSES
SEGMENT DESIGNS
Segments can be designed in
contact lenses similar to
those in spectacle bifocals.
In this case the lenses are an
alternating bifocal. An
alternating bifocal is one in
which the segment (near portion)
is usually below the pupil with
distance gaze and with down gaze
the lens moves up (alternates) so
the near portion of the lens
covers the majority of the pupil.
In order to keep the segment in the
inferior position prism is used to
prevent the lens from rotating.