BEST CONTACT LENSES

 Astigmatism contact lenses are called toric contact lenses. They corrrect astigmatism and either hyperopia( far 

sightedness) or myopia (nearsightedness). 

Toric contactlenses are a combination of a spherical lens with a cylindrical lens to correct astigmatism. 

Astigmatism is when the cornea has an irregular curvature.

In the past it was always difficult to find contact lenses for people with astigmatism. Nowadays nearly all 

companies sell contact lenses for astigmatism. People who were sent away in the past are now enjoying the comfort 

of toric contact lenses.

In cases where Astigmatism is found in only one eye, the eye doctor may prescribe a toric lens for that eye and a 

regular spherical lens for the other eye.

Toric lenses come as soft or rigid gas permeable contact lenses. They are slightly weighted so that they do not 

rotate so much on the eye. This helps keep the contact lenses in the same oriention of the astigmatism and also 

avoids blurriness. 

Some lenses are constructed with a ballast at both top and bottom allowing the lens to always rotate into its 

correct position.

Because fitting astigmatism contact lenses takes more expertise and time than normal contact lenses, they are 

usually more expensive. 

In the past only hard lenses (rigid gas permeable) lenses could correct astigmatism.

Nowadays, most people go for soft toric contact lenses that do the job pretty well. Although there are cases where 

only rigid gas permeable lenses help.

Even for people who normally wear bifocals and multifocals. There are multifocal toric lenses available to 

accomodate astigmatism, seeing well in the distance and reading at near.

Bi-toric lenses are also available for extremely high astigmatic prescriptions. Theses are lenses that have 

corrections on the front and back of the lens enabling the correction of much higher prescription powers. The 

disposable types are available for low to moderate astigmatism. For high astigmatism custom made toric lenses are 

the option to go for.

In the past dry eyes prevented many people from wearing contact lenses. People with dry eyes who live in windy areas or those who spend a lot of time outdoors have always had problems with normal contact lenses. 

Heres the good news. This is now a thing of the past. The best contact lenses for dry eyes are here. As a matter of fact they have been around for quite some time now.. Here are 5 tips to get the best contact lenses for dry eyes.

1. Look for contact lenses with high water content. 

Contact lenses with high water content are suited for people with dry eyes. The higher the water content the better for the eyes

2. Look for contact lenses that have the right fit. 

Contact lenses that are fit properly help to avoid excessive drying of the eyes

3. Use the right care solutions. 

Using the right solutions to moisturize and condition your contact lenses help those who suffer from dry eyes

4. Use daily disposable lenses. 

Using disposable daily lenses also help people with dry eyes

5. Use rewetting drops and drink plenty water.

Using rewetting drops more frequently also help to lubricate the contact lenses and the eyes keeping them moist longer. Research has shown that drinking lots of water rehydrates the skin and also the eyes.

Dry eyes are no longer a hindrance to wearing the best contact lenses. At one time that may have been true, but not any more.

For the best contact lenses dry eyes, consider the Acuvue Oasys lenses . It is a popular choice that is a very high moisture lens.

If you have any problems check your eye care professional

   1. You should take good care of your contact lenses. If you skip the proper steps in your contact lens care routine, you could develop problems. Never clean your lenses with your saliva or keep them in your mouth!

   2. Ask your eye doctor before you switch your care system brand because not all systems are compatible with other lenses.

   3. Never stretch your doctor specified replacement interval for your contacts.

   4.  Focus on value, not only on price, when shopping for contact lenses. Convenience, availability and great customer service are just as important.

   5. Allow your teenager to wear contact lenses. Nearly 50% of new lens wearers are teens and most of them started wearing their contactlenses before the age of 15.

   6. Never try to change your eye colour by using food coloring to tint your contact lenses. This is dangerous as food coloring is not sterile.

   7. Even if you wear eye glasses most of the time, disposable contact lenses (daily disposables) are perfect for occassions when even your glasses are a bother. Like playing sports.

   8. If you are not completely satisfied with your contact lenses, you should see your eye doctor. Nowadays contact lens technology has advanced. Bifocal contact lenses and monovision contact lenses are examples of such. 

   9. Never share your contact lenses with others! Sharing contact lenses spread bacteria and fungi and can cause severe eye infections.

  10. Contact lenses are a medical device. Never take them for granted! If you experience eye pain, redness or develop other  unusual symptoms, see your eye doctor immediately.

   1. You should take good care of your contact lenses. If you skip the proper steps in your contact lens care routine, you could develop problems. Never clean your lenses with your saliva or keep them in your mouth!

   2. Ask your eye doctor before you switch your care system brand because not all systems are compatible with other lenses.

   3. Never stretch your doctor specified replacement interval for your contacts.

   4.  Focus on value, not only on price, when shopping for contact lenses. Convenience, availability and great customer service are just as important.

   5. Allow your teenager to wear contact lenses. Nearly 50% of new lens wearers are teens and most of them started wearing their contactlenses before the age of 15.

   6. Never try to change your eye colour by using food coloring to tint your contact lenses. This is dangerous as food coloring is not sterile.

   7. Even if you wear eye glasses most of the time, disposable contact lenses (daily disposables) are perfect for occassions when even your glasses are a bother. Like playing sports.

   8. If you are not completely satisfied with your contact lenses, you should see your eye doctor. Nowadays contact lens technology has advanced. Bifocal contact lenses and monovision contact lenses are examples of such. 

   9. Never share your contact lenses with others! Sharing contact lenses spread bacteria and fungi and can cause severe eye infections.

  10. Contact lenses are a medical device. Never take them for granted! If you experience eye pain, redness or develop other  unusual symptoms, see your eye doctor immediately.