monovision lens: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “monovision lens” mean?
A type of contact lens or intraocular lens designed to correct presbyopia by providing different focusing powers for each eye—typically one eye corrected for distance vision and the other for near vision.
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Meaning and Definition
A type of contact lens or intraocular lens designed to correct presbyopia by providing different focusing powers for each eye—typically one eye corrected for distance vision and the other for near vision.
A vision correction solution that leverages the brain's ability to adapt to using one eye for distance tasks and the other for close-up tasks, often used as an alternative to bifocals or progressive lenses.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. The concept and terminology are identical in both ophthalmology and optometry contexts.
Connotations
Neutral technical term in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both regions, confined to professional eye care discussions and patient education materials.
Grammar
How to Use “monovision lens” in a Sentence
The optometrist prescribed [monovision lens] for her presbyopia.She is getting used to wearing [monovision lens].[Monovision lens] works by correcting each eye differently.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “monovision lens” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The optician will monovision the lenses for your specific needs.
- We can monovision these contacts to suit your lifestyle.
American English
- The doctor monovisioned the lenses to correct her presbyopia.
- They can monovision these contacts for you.
adverb
British English
- The lenses were fitted monovisionly to address her reading difficulty.
- He sees monovisionly after the procedure.
American English
- The contacts are designed to work monovisionly.
- She functions monovisionly with her new lenses.
adjective
British English
- She opted for a monovision lens fitting.
- The monovision lens approach requires an adaptation period.
American English
- He is considering a monovision lens solution.
- The monovision lens trial was successful.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used outside of optical industry marketing or product descriptions.
Academic
Used in ophthalmology and optometry research papers discussing presbyopia correction methods.
Everyday
Used primarily in conversations with eye care professionals or when discussing personal vision correction options.
Technical
Standard term in optometry and ophthalmology for a specific type of presbyopia-correcting lens.
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Synonyms of “monovision lens”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “monovision lens”
- Using 'monovision' as an adjective for the lens incorrectly (e.g., 'monovisioned lens').
- Confusing 'monovision lens' with 'multifocal lens'.
- Pronouncing it as 'mono-vision' with equal stress on both parts instead of primary stress on 'mono'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A bifocal lens has two corrections in one lens. A monovision lens is a single-vision lens, but you wear one lens for distance and a different one for near, one on each eye.
The adaptation period varies, but it typically takes from a few days to several weeks for the brain to learn to use the dominant eye for distance and the non-dominant eye for near tasks automatically.
Not everyone is a good candidate. It depends on individual visual needs, eye health, and the brain's ability to adapt. A comprehensive eye exam and a trial period are necessary.
They can slightly reduce depth perception (stereopsis) because each eye is focused differently. For most everyday tasks, this is not problematic, but it might be a consideration for certain professions or sports.
A type of contact lens or intraocular lens designed to correct presbyopia by providing different focusing powers for each eye—typically one eye corrected for distance vision and the other for near vision.
Monovision lens is usually technical/medical in register.
Monovision lens: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɒnəʊˌvɪʒən ˌlenz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑːnoʊˌvɪʒən ˌlenz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
MONO (one) + VISION (sight) + LENS (glass) = one sight solution per eye via a lens.
Conceptual Metaphor
Vision as a divided task (like having two specialized tools: one for far, one for near).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of a monovision lens?