Stand Gema is a wholesale distributor of eye care products in Greece. Since 2003, the company has represented internationally recognized suppliers, offering contact lenses, color lenses, cleaning solutions and eyewear through a network of partner optical stores.
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Multifocal contact lenses are designed to support near, intermediate and distance vision. They are an option for people with presbyopia who prefer contact lens correction. Power, fitting and adaptation time vary by wearer. Assessment by an eye care professional is essential. Presbyopia develops as the natural lens inside the eye becomes less flexible and near focusing becomes more difficult. Multifocal contact lenses combine optical zones or changing powers to support several viewing distances. They do not work like spectacles through which the wearer looks through a specific area; the visual system learns to use the most useful information for each task. The practitioner starts with the distance prescription, required addition and eye dominance. The wearer’s priorities are equally important: small print, computer work, driving, intermediate tasks and low-light activities. After insertion the lenses need time to settle and should be assessed at real working distances, not only against one line on a chart. Adaptation may be immediate or take several days. Contrast or low-light vision can initially feel different. Test normal activities and record specific difficulties. Saying that vision is simply poor provides less useful information than noting, for example, that the computer is clear but small print is tiring, or that distance vision becomes less comfortable at night. Fitting often improves through a small change in sphere, addition or optical design rather than a large arbitrary alteration. A different balance between the eyes or another material may be considered. The goal is functional vision at the wearer’s priority distances with acceptable contrast and comfort. For exceptionally demanding near tasks, supplementary spectacles may still be useful. When clinically significant astigmatism is also present, a toric multifocal design may be required. The practitioner then evaluates both axis stability and visual performance across distances. Available parameters differ between ranges and fitting becomes more individual. Astigmatism should not simply be ignored, and wearers should not increase addition power on their own to compensate for blur. Contact lenses are medical devices and require an individual professional fitting. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching a lens, follow its replacement schedule and use only the care solution recommended for that material. Never rinse or store lenses in water, never top up old solution in the case and remove lenses before showering, swimming or using a hot tub. If you experience pain, marked redness, light sensitivity, discharge or a sudden change in vision, remove the lenses and contact an eye-care professional promptly. At follow-up, vision, movement, centration, comfort and experience during real activities are reviewed. Bring notes about the distances that remain difficult and the time of day when fatigue appears. Partner optical stores can present available Stand Gema options and arrange a trial according to the prescription. Do not order a different addition or design without a fresh assessment. With multifocal lenses, the visual system learns to use different optical zones. During the first days, consistent wear according to the practitioner’s plan may help adaptation. Assess distance, intermediate and near vision separately during real activities, not only on an examination chart. Record specific difficulties with small print, computer work, night driving or rapid changes of distance. This information supports a targeted adjustment to addition, power or design. Do not swap lenses between eyes or compare only their powers with a single-vision prescription. The aim is a practical balance based on your priorities. Some demanding tasks may still benefit from supplementary spectacles. A review after the trial confirms fitting, ocular surface response and usable vision before the choice is finalised. If one distance remains weak, allow the practitioner to refine the system rather than ordering an unassessed alternative. They use different power zones to support near, intermediate and distance vision. They are mainly intended for people with presbyopia after assessment of prescription, fitting and vision needs. Yes. The visual system may need time to adapt to the way the different lens zones work. Addition power and other parameters are determined from the prescription and assessed during professional fitting. They are available through Stand Gema partner optical stores.Vision at different distances
Multifocal lenses for near, intermediate and distance vision
What the initial fitting includes
Adaptation and realistic expectations
Small adjustments can make a difference
Multifocal correction with astigmatism
Safe wear and everyday care
Follow-up and product selection
Adaptation and realistic expectations
Frequently asked questions
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Stand Gema supplies complete contact lens, eye-care and eyewear categories through partner optical stores. The website lets you explore the main choices, read practical guidance and find a nearby partner for professional advice. A suitable purchase involves more than copying powers from an old prescription: it requires a current examination, a fitting assessment and a choice that considers eye health and daily life. Daily lenses are worn once and discarded, providing a simple routine without cleaning. Monthly lenses are reused for the manufacturer’s stated period and need daily cleaning, disinfection and correct case care. Yearly or specialised lenses call for particularly consistent maintenance and scheduled reviews. The replacement period begins as instructed for the product and is not extended simply because the lenses were worn on only a few days. Toric lenses include cylinder and axis parameters for astigmatism. Their stability on the eye influences clarity, so they require a professional trial. Multifocal lenses are designed to support near, intermediate and distance vision and are selected according to addition, eye dominance and real visual priorities. An adaptation period and small refinements after a trial are a normal part of the process. Colour lenses can enhance or change the appearance of the iris, with or without corrective power. They are still medical devices rather than accessories for casual sharing. Never share them with another person or choose them only from a photograph or colour chart. Shade, movement, coverage and visual quality should be assessed during a real fitting by an eye-care professional. Use only a suitable care system for reusable lenses and fill the case with fresh solution for every cycle. Saline does not necessarily replace disinfection, while eye drops must be labelled as compatible with contact lenses. Wash and dry hands thoroughly, keep lenses and their case away from all water, and remove lenses before showering, swimming or entering a hot tub. Do not mask discomfort by extending wear or using random drops. If pain, marked redness, light sensitivity, discharge or sudden blur develops, remove the lenses immediately and seek advice from an eye-care professional. Keep usable spectacles available so that lens wear can stop without disrupting essential tasks. Stand Gema is a wholesale distributor and does not sell directly through the website. Partner optical stores can confirm availability, review your prescription and provide fitting and care advice. Use the store directory or contact Stand Gema for help locating a partner in your area. Bring your current prescription and describe previous lens experience, typical wearing time and any dryness or allergies. The product pages, articles and answers on this website are designed to make common terms and safe habits easier to understand. They cannot diagnose a condition or determine which lens is suitable for a particular eye. Final decisions about prescriptions, materials, replacement schedules and symptoms should always be made with a qualified professional who can perform an examination. Oxygen transmission, water content, wettability and geometry influence how a lens behaves, but no single figure guarantees comfort. Tear film, blinking, allergies, air conditioning and screen time change the experience. A practitioner combines these factors with fitting and recommends realistic wearing hours, breaks and follow-up. Bring a current prescription, the packaging of any lenses you already use and details of your solution or drops. Note typical wearing hours, when dryness appears and which activities reveal difficulty. Accurate context supports a more focused trial and prevents changes based only on a similar product name. Stand Gema offers contact lenses, color lenses, cleaning solutions, eye drops and eyewear through partner optical stores. Products are available through partner optical stores. Use the store list to find the nearest location. Stand Gema operates as a wholesale distributor. For purchases and availability information, contact a partner optical store. Contact lenses should be selected according to your prescription and the guidance of an ophthalmologist or eye care professional. Do not change the lens type or specifications without professional advice. Use the contact form for questions about products, partnerships and points of sale.Contact lenses and eye-care products
Lens options for different replacement schedules
Correcting astigmatism and presbyopia
Professionally fitted colour lenses
Cleaning, drops and daily habits
When prompt assessment is necessary
Find the right point of service
General information, personal decisions
Material, comfort and realistic wearing time
Preparing for an optical-store visit
Frequently Asked Questions
