As we approach our 40s, many of us start noticing small but frustrating changes in our vision — struggling to read menus, tilting our phones at odd angles, or constantly switching between prescription glasses. This isn’t just “getting older”; it’s presbyopia, known locally as “lao hua yan (老花眼)”.

Yet in Singapore, eye health often takes a back seat. A recent study shows that 1 in 2 Singaporeans over 40 experience presbyopia¹, but many delay seeking treatment, underestimating its impact on daily life. Even more surprising — awareness of multifocal contact lenses remains low, with most assuming reading glasses are their only solution¹.

It’s time to change that.

Why Presbyopia Needs Your Attention

Presbyopia isn’t just an inconvenience; it affects productivity, self-confidence, and quality of life. Singapore’s humid, high-glare environment amplifies visual discomfort, making tasks such as driving, reading and working on screens even more challenging.

Unfortunately, many contact lens wearers give up once presbyopia sets in, unaware that new technologies now allow them to continue enjoying clear vision at all distances — near, intermediate, and far — without sacrificing comfort or style.

Why Multifocal Contact Lenses Are a Game Changer

Unlike traditional reading glasses or single-vision contact lenses, multifocal contact lenses are designed to support your dynamic lifestyle to minimise switching between frames and juggling multiple pairs of glasses.

Among the various options, ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day Multifocal stands out for its unprecedented combination of technologies:

TearStable™ Technology maximizes tear-film stability and locks in moisture for exceptional all-day comfort^2,3,4.
OptiBlue™ Light Filter helps filter blue-violet light, reduce light scatter, starbursts and haloes^†2,3
Pupil Optimised Design provides 100% of the parameters that cater to pupil size variations, delivering exceptionally effortless vision. ^§,5
Built-in UV protection: Blocks 99.9% UVA rays and 100% UVB rays.^{#††,§§ ,4}
These innovations make ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day Multifocal a natural choice for those seeking convenience and comfort — especially for busy Singaporeans on the move, experiencing high screen time daily and constantly switching between devices

Debunking the Myths

“Multifocals are uncomfortable.” ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day Multifocal with TearStable™ Technology is comfortable and locks in moisture, reducing evaporation 2x more than other leading competitors and prolonging tear-film stability*^2,3,4.
“They’re difficult to adapt to.” 65% of patients agree the lifestyle benefits achieved by wearing ACUVUE® MULTIFOCAL contact lenses have improved their overall satisfaction with their life.^{6^}
“Reading glasses are simpler.” While glasses are effective, multifocal contact lenses free you from the hassle of switching between multiple pairs throughout the day.

Take Charge of Your Eye Health

Your eyes are working harder than ever in today’s always-on, digital-first lifestyle. Left unmanaged, presbyopia can impact your focus, performance, and even safety.

Talk to your eye care professional about ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day Multifocal and experience the difference for yourself. Find your nearest eye care professional here: https://www.acuvue.com/en-sg/get-contacts/find-an-eye-doctor/

Because clear vision shouldn’t come at the expense of comfort or style.

References
1. Survey conducted by Edelman Data & Intelligence for ACUVUE in February 2025, with a sample of 2,500 adults aged 40-55 across Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, with 500 respondents per market.
2. JJV Data on File 2022. TearStable™ Technology Definition.
3. JJV Data on File 2022. Effect on Tear Film and Evaluation of Visual Artifacts of ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day Family with TearStable™ Technology.
4. JJV Data on File 2022. Material Properties: 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST, 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye®, ACUVUE® OASYS 1- Day with HydraLuxe® Technology and ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day with TearStable™ Technology Brand Contact Lenses and other daily disposable contact lens brands
5. JJV Data on File 2022. ACUVUE PUPIL OPTIMIZED DESIGN Technology: JJVC Contact lenses, design features, and associated benefits
6. JJV Data on File 2021. Survey conducted with 293 market representative Optometrists and 529 patients in the US from August 2021 to January 2022.
† Filtering of HEV light by contact lenses has not been demonstrated to confer any systemic and/or ocular health benefit to the user. The Eye Care Professional should be consulted for more information.
§ Compared to competitor’s designs, technology optimized for both the parameters of refractive error and add power.
# All ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses have Class 1 or Class 2 UV-blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. UV transmission measured with –1.00D lens.
†† Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
§§ WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions
*Versus DAILIES TOTAL1®, My Day® and INFUSE™, also significantly lower versus ACUVUE® OASYS 1-Day.
^Quality of Life (QOL) is determined through patient agreement with the 6 key aspects of the validated QOL Scale – material/physical well-being, relationships, social, personal development, recreation, and independence. Questions representing each aspect were selected based on relevance to the vision correction/contact lens industry. When averaged, 57% of our sample agreed being fit with ACUVUE Multifocal improved upon the 6 key aspects representing their quality of life.

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