For years you’ve heard astigmatism equals wearing glasses forever. Contact lenses astigmatism compatible simply weren’t available.
Well those days are long gone. There are now several brands of contacts for astigmatism on the market.
To begin with just what does it means to have astigmatism?
The human eye is naturally supposed to be shaped round like a ball but with astigmatism the eye ends up shaped more oval like a football…it’s actually quite common really and there are varying degrees of astigmatism.
Lenses for astigmatism are called toric lenses. They are made out of the same material as regular contacts the only difference being the shape of the lense.
With the toric lense there are two lenses in one kind of like bifocal glasses. One part is designed to correct the astigmatism and the other part corrects your near or far-sightedness.
These lenses are more complex to design so you’ll end up paying more than you would for regular contact lenses.
Contact lenses astigmatism friendly are made by all the major brands.
Acuvue toric lenses use a technology that allows 98% of oxygen to reach the cornea which adds to long wearing comfort.
Bauch Lomb puts out a brand of contact lenses astigmatism designed called PureVison. The PureVision line boasts an improved rounded edge for a better fit.
Proclear may have a slight edge over the competition with their patented technology.
Proclear uses a substance that is found naturally in human membrane that keeps their lenses moist, resistant to dehydration and also protects against dust.
This is the only brand to get a boost from the FDA: “may provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers”.
Thanks to advances in technology there are a number of products out there that provide contact lenses astigmatism relief.
With contact lenses for astigmatism you are no longer limited to wearing glasses to correct your vision