monovision

Meanings

1. 1noununcountabletechnicalmedical

   A way of fitting contact lenses so that one eye sees close objects and the other sees distant objects.

   Grammar: Used without 'a' or a plural: 'She wears monovision.'

   Patterns

   • monovision lenses
   • wear monovision
   • monovision contact lenses

   My optician suggested monovision because I need help with both reading and driving.

   Monovision works well for some people, but others find it uncomfortable.

   She tried monovision lenses for a month before deciding to switch back.

2. 2noununcountablemedical

   The state of using one eye for near vision and the other for far vision, whether naturally or after treatment.

   Grammar: Often appears after 'have' or 'with': 'patients with monovision'.

   Patterns

   • have monovision
   • with monovision
   • monovision correction

   Some people have monovision after cataract surgery without realizing it.

   The doctor explained that monovision can affect depth perception.

   Monovision is one option for people who want to reduce their dependence on glasses.

Common combinations

monovision contact lenses

He ordered monovision contact lenses to avoid wearing reading glasses.

try monovision

The optometrist asked if I would like to try monovision.

monovision correction

Monovision correction is not suitable for everyone.

adapt to monovision

It can take a few weeks to adapt to monovision.

Synonyms and how they differ

blended vision

A related but broader term for techniques that let both eyes work together at different distances; monovision is one specific method.

Word family

monovision noun

The only common form; no verb or adjective is widely used.

Commonly confused: monovision or monocular?

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