Toric Contact Lenses : New Options for Astigmatism

In the early days of soft contacts when toric contact lenses had not been invented yet, patients with astigmatism were told that they could not take advantage of the new, more comfortable soft contacts, and that their only option was a rigid gas permeable lens. However, new developments in soft contacts over the years not only made them available for the treatment of astigmatism, but added a variety of new features and options that are now available to patients with astigmatism. Their astigmatism can be treated with soft toric contact lenses that are now available with most of the same choices that come with standard soft contact lenses.

With the popularity of toric contact lenses, the variety of choices that are available are provided under many brand names. One popular toric lens, the Prosite 55, is manufactured by a company called Ocular Sciences. Prosite is one of the many names under which the company markets its line of Biomedics contact lenses. Another popular brand, "Proclear Compatibles" is manufactured by Biocompatibles. The company indicates that these lenses are manufactured with a special technology they've developed which helps reduce the buildup of deposits on the contacts and allows them to retain more moisture, which means you can wear your toric contact lenses all day long and they will still stay comfortable. CooperVision produces another popular toric lens known as the Encore Toric Lens or the Vertex Toric Lens. Like other popular toric lenses, you can order Vertex online from many suppliers.

In addition to the availability of many brands to choose from when selecting toric contact lenses, you can also get them with many other features that are available in standard soft contacts. You can order toric lenses in a number of different colors to alter your eye color. You can also get toric lenses designed for different lengths of wearing time. You can order cheap monthly lenses, that are designed to last for 30 days before they need to be discarded. You can also get extended wear toric lenses, like Focus "Night & Day" lenses that can be worn day and night without removing them.

As you can see, the options available to astigmatism patients are varied and plentiful. Not only have toric lenses been developed, which allow people with astigmatism to enjoy the comfort of soft contact lenses; but you can even get torics in a wide variety of brands, colors and wear times. Having astigmatism no longer means you have to limit your options to rigid gas permeable lenses as before. When you are diagnosed with astigmatism, you can now rest assured that you will have a wide variety of features and options to choose from which will allow you the same freedom and comfort as people that wear any other standard soft contact lens.

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