Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Toric contact lenses are designed specifically for people who have astigmatism. Our specialist clinicians can fit a wide range of toric lenses from the leading brands, including 1 Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism, Biofinity Toric, 1 Day Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism, Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism, or bespoke hard, RGP contact lenses.
What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a type of focusing error that is usually caused by the cornea being non-spherical. Rather than the surface being completely round like a football, it is a bit ‘pointy’ more like a rugby ball.
If the astigmatism is over a certain amount it will need to be corrected to give good vision. Small degrees of astigmatism usually don’t cause any problems, and often people will not bother having it corrected.
Astigmatism can be corrected by either soft or gas permeable lenses.
Soft Toric Contact Lenses
Such a lens has two different powers eg. one power running along one meridian and then a different one along the other one.
The lens must sit on the cornea with these powers running along specific directions. To ensure that the lenses stay in the required positions and don’t rotate, the lenses incorporate some form of stabilisation. Lenses by different manufacturers have different stabilisation designs and some brands work better in some eyes than others. It is sometimes necessary to try a few different makes to find a good fit.
Soft toric lenses can be in a disposable or non-disposable form:
Toric Daily Disposables are now available to correct a wide range of astigmatism strengths. There are daily, two weekly, and monthly disposable options. The monthly’s have the highest range of power choices and are thus the most prescribed option.
Toric Non-Disposable these are usually only required when disposable lenses are out of the required power or fitting range.
Bespoke, Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses (RGP Contact Lenses)
In very high degrees of astigmatism, the corneal surface is very pointy. In such cases, a lens with a spherical curvature will not sit stably but will rock back and forth against the surface. This will give poor vision and will be uncomfortable.
In these eyes, a bespoke, lens that is molded so that it matches the shape of the cornea is required. This type of lens is known as a Toric Gas Permeable.
What is the Right Toric Lens for You?
Remember, as we explained above, astigmatism is an eye condition that is unique to each individual. This means that not every type of toric contact lens is going to be perfect for you. So, if you're considering contact lenses for astigmatism, it's imperative that you have a full Eye Examination and Contact Lens Fitting appointment. Our clinicians specialise in fitting all types of toric contact lenses and have state-of-the-art technology at their disposal to ensure the perfect fit.
Popular Toric Contact Lenses
ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for Astigmatism
ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for ASTIGMATISM are pioneering toric daily disposable contact lenses.
Combining the unique tear-inspired design that ACUVUE OASYS contact lenses are renowned for, paired with innovative technology to correct astigmatism.
Working with the natural tears of the eyes, ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for ASTIGMATISM contact lenses give the highest level of comfort and consistent, clear, stable vision all day long.
ACUVUE 1-Day Moist for Astigmatism
ACUVUE 1-Day Moist for Astigmatism are contact lenses for anyone that has Astigmatism who also wants the convenience and ease of daily disposable contact lenses.
With a built-in blink-stabilising design, ACUVUE 1-Day Moist for Astigmatism contact lenses ensures that the lens stays perfectly stable on your cornea, even during movement - making these a pioneering toric daily disposable contact lens, designed to correct the effects of astigmatism.
Using two uniquely state-of-the-art technologies in a daily disposable contact lens, ACUVUE 1-Day Moist for Astigmatism offers clear and stable vision all day that also keeps moisture in and irritation out all day long.
ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism
ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism are a bi-weekly toric contact lenses are designed to correct astigmatism whilst not compromising on comfort.
If you thought that contact lenses were not an option due to astigmatism, think again. The ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism contact lenses are the perfect option for you. The irregular curvature of the eye that characterises astigmatism might have historically made finding contact lenses for astigmatism hard, but with Accelerated Stabilisation Design technology, ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism aid clear and stable vision regardless of how much you move.