Disposable Toric Contact Lens

It's a popular misconception that people with astigmatism are unable to wear contact lenses, which has been built on two outdated notions: firstly that hard lenses are uncomfortable and difficult to get used to, and secondly that tailor-made soft lenses are prohibitively expensive.

This may have been the case a few years ago, but science and technology have moved on apace and today's soft toric lenses are both affordable and offer a wide range of choice.

Astigmatism is the result of the cornea (the eye's outermost protective coating) becoming distorted, which causes light rays to be focused on a number of different points on the retina. This manifests itself in an inability of the eye to focus clearly at any distance. Eye-care professionals commonly liken the sensation to the visual equivalent of walking into a fairground Hall of Mirrors.

Toric Contact Lens

If you suffer from mild astigmatism (anywhere between +1 and –1) many eye-care professionals will suggest using RGP gas-permeable lenses, rather than toric lenses. Although the RGP lenses have no power to correct the astigmatism, their shape and relative inflexibility helps to reshape the eye. Another option is to try to ‘mask' the astigmatism by using high-powered soft contact lenses, however at present the diagnostic procedure is far from being an exact science, and results can be hit or miss.

Astigmatism Contact Lens

Bearing in mind the nature of astigmatism, it's no real surprise that ordering toric contact lenses online requires more information than when ordering standard lenses. However, this doesn't mean that it's any more complicated. Typically you'll need to know the following from your eye-care professional:

Power: Measured in dioptres, + representing shortsightedness and – longsightedness. Values range between +20.00 and -20.00

Base Curve: A measure of the curvature of the lens in order to fit the cornea. Values range between 8.0 and 10.0

Diameter: A measure of the overall size of the lens, which may vary from left eye (OS) to right (OD). Values range between 13.0 and 15.0

Cylinder: Represents the strength of your astigmatism.

Axis: Represents the orientation of your astigmatism.

Colored Toric Contact Lens

FreshLook Color Blend Toric Contact Lenses provide clear vision, good comfort, and easy handling and durability. Frequent replacement means cleaner lenses and more convenience. This is a good choice for first time contact lens wearers. Freshlook Color Toric Contacts are designed for people with an astigmatism.

Freshlook Colorblends Toric by CIBA Vision incorporate the advanced Colorblends 3-in-1 technology into a disposable toric contact lens. The unique 3-in-1 technology, blends three colors into one to create the subtle, natural depth of beautiful eyes. Blue, honey, green, gray, brown, turquoise, amethyst and the latest additions - dramatic new True Sapphire and Pure Hazel. Every day or just for tonight.

Proclear Compatibles Toric Contact Lens

If you have astigmatism, Proclear Compatibles Toric soft contact lenses let you enjoy a level of comfort unrivaled by any other soft toric lens–a difference you’ll especially notice the longer you wear your lenses throughout the day.

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Disposable Toric Contact Lens