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Near and far, contacts let the eyes have it

... Vision over 40 at a glance PRESBYOPIA: A condition where eyes become less elastic as people age and focusing becomes more difficult.TREATMENT OPTIONS- Bifocals: Glasses whose corrective lenses each contain regions with two distinct optical powers.- Reading glasses: Half glasses that allow wearers look through the lenses for near sight such as reading, or over the top of the glasses for distance sight.- Multifocal Can also be accomplished with surgery.

ZOOM DAVID PETERSON/THE REGISTER Near and far, contacts let the eyes have it Striving to maintain busy lifestyles, baby boomers focus on easy, effective ways to avoid the inconvenience of a switch to bifocal glasses.

REGISTER STAFF WRITER April 30, 2007 Add comment Dani Holliday is proud that she doesn't need permanent makeup.It's something that Holliday, 51, says is a big deal for many women her age who choose indelible makeup because they can no longer see close enough to apply eyeliner and other cosmetics.The West Des Moines resident and mother of two young children had worn contacts for years.

When reading became a challenge, she wasn't ready to don reading glasses and give up the convenience of contacts.So for nearly six years, Holliday has worn multi...

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