Toric Contact Lenses - Yes, You Can Get Disposables!

At one time, people with astigmatism were limited to the hard, RGP contact lens, due to the special nature of their vision problems. But now, toric contact lenses offer anyone who has that particular problem, the same range of convenience in disposable soft lens, as other prescriptions.

Brands such as the Accuvue 2 contact lenses made by Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Inc., are perfect for the individual who needs to address their astigatism with toric contact lenses. They are made with the same materials as other contacts, but are manufactured with curvatures at two different angles, and a mechanism to keep the lens in a stable position on your eye.

Accuvue 2 offers these special lense and other contacts, in the full range of options, some of which can be worn for extended periods (round the clock) of up to seven days, or alternatively, for two weeks of daily wear, with the lens being removed each night.

Your toric contact lenses also come colored, but according to the shade you want, may only be available in the long term usage hard RGP lens. A limited number of colors are available in soft lenses. If you also require a multi focal lense, it will likely come as the hard RGP as well.

Astigmatism is not an unusual eye condition, but it did take researchers longer to come up with a solution that would allow those with the condition, to wear soft, toric contact lenses. Because they are a special lense that is more difficult to fit and adjust, your appointment with the opthalmologist may take longer and cost more. The special needs of wearers are usually reflected in a higher per unit price for the various disposable lenses, as well.

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