Are multifocal lenses important for older people who don't drive?

Question

A single pair of glasses can be used that works well for both laptops and smartphones.So why would an older person who doesn't drive wear multifocal lenses?

tocs3 · Accepted Answer

As a slightly older person (mid 50s) who just started wearing glasses I will say that multi focal lenses have not been very important driving. I am mostly looking outside the car and can read the dash fine (with my prescription). I actually have more trouble using a laptop and referring to something written or closer than the laptop screen.
My eye doctor asked, during my last visit, if I wanted a prescription for reading glasses and then asked if I wanted them to read close up (book, phone, etc) or for a laptop.
So, to make a guess at an answer to your question: Maybe different people have different needs.

miladyincontrol · Answer

What if they like photography and have a need to both focus up close on the camera's displays, but also out to the distance? Probably many such cases similar.