Abstract: A concentric bifocal contact lens is disclosed. The lens has a first distance power correction region of circular periphery in the central portion thereof, surrounded in succession by a concentric near power correction annular region and a concentric second distance power correction annular region. Under bright conditions, when the pupil of the eye is small, the central distance power region is helpful in achieving good distance vision.

Abstract: In accordance with the disclosure there is provided a thin circular lens body formed of a single piece of plastic material. The body has a symmetrically curved rear surface adapted to fit centrally on the corneal surface of the eye. The lens body has a near power correction region of circular periphery in the central portion thereof, surrounded by a concentric distance power annular correction region. The near power central region has an area which is substantially equal to half the pupil area of the eye under average reading light conditions.