Toric lenses for astigmatism
Contact lenses have become a global thing. Their industries are also booming. According to a report there are over 140 million people around the world who wear contact lenses. The question is why do we need to wear contact lenses? Are they better for our eyes? Do they treat our vision? Toric lenses for astigmatism are very helpful to treat distorted vision.
Astigmatic contact lenses
They are also known as astigmatism contact lenses. A stable contact lens on the eye according to the desired prescription is very helpful in achieving crystal clear vision. Toric contact lenses help our cornea to achieve pseudo-meridian or meridian balance and achieve better vision by putting a lens on its irregular surface. The diameter of toric lens is slightly bigger than spherical lenses.
Why we need toric lenses
In astigmatism our vision becomes distorted because there are multiple focal points on the retina when the light passes from an astigmatic cornea. The blurred vision causes disturbance and confusion and everybody wants stable crystal clear vision to do his routine work properly.
How do you know if I am wearing toric lens
- Check the prescription of your contact lens.
- If in the power prescription, CYL or cylinder value is given along with axis (from 10 to 180 degrees) then your contact lenses are toric.
- Their minimum cylindrical prescription is -0.75
When toric lens give blur vision?
If you are not a toric contact lens wearer then it will surprise you that if the sole purpose is to achieve crystal clear vision then why these lenses are giving blur vision. Well, this means that your lens did not fit quite on your cornea. In this case visit an eye doctor or optometrist and he will set the location of your lens. Generally there is a little dash mark on the lens which has to be fit on 6 o’clock position to put the lens in the best state. If this little dash mark is not sit correctly on 6 o’clock position, this explains why the vision is blur. If your have contact lens with this which has this dash mark try to put it downward so that you get the clear color. This position of toric lens will help you get clear, sharp and stable vision.
Following are the best companies that are making toric contact lenses on larger scale acknowledged by the clients and their doctors as well
Best toric lenses for astigmatism
Cooper Vision Biofinity Toric lens
These lenses are monthly lenses i.e. you can take out at the end of your day and put it in solution and then clean it gently next day and then use it. You can use the same lens for a month and after the month you have to discard it. Their range is from -0.75 to -2.25 DC. They come with a base curve of 8.7 and diameter of 14.5 mm. these lenses are so far one of the best toric lenses as per the views of clients. They have prism ballast stabilized design as well which plays role in providing clear vision.
Biofinity XR Toric
These lenses are also designed by Cooper Vision and their range lies up to -5.75 DC.
Bausch and Lomb Contact lens
They also come for monthly and one day usage packaging. These lenses come in BC (base curve) of 8.6 and diameter of 14.5mm. their optic align stabilizing system which reduces the problems of glare and halos of light.
ACUVUE OASYS by Johnson and Johnson Company
They also come for day and 2 weeks replacement packages and they are made from silicon hydrogel which is healthy for the eye because they possess good oxygen permeability. They are also used by the children as well. Their remarkable blink stabilized design makes them stand out in the market of contact lenses.
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