Comfort in a Toric Contact Lens for Astigmatism

Optometrist Advice on Toric Contact Lenses

Who needs a Contact Lens for Astigmatism? If your astigmatism is -0.75D or more, you will gain better clarity from a contact lens that caters for your astigmatism. People with lower levels of astigmatism can get good vision from an averaging-out of their prescription with a standard contact lens.

And why wear contact lenses rather than glasses?

Contact Lenses are safer for sports, you can wear normal sunglasses over contact lenses and it's nice to have a change from glasses for going out.

ProFlex - Comfort and consistency

ProFlex is a soft toric contact lens for astigmatism designed to meet your need for comfort and clear vision. They provide consistent quality vision with fortnightly replacement and daily care.

Key Benefits:

• Good, stable vision
• Comfortable to wear
• Available in a wide range of prescriptions

ProClear Toric contact Lens - Moist all day

You'll forget you're wearing contacts!

ProClear toric contact lens is a monthly disposable lens for ultimate all day comfort. The material is highly biocompatible and stays moist through all the long hours you wear your lenses.

Key Benefits:

• Very stable vision
• Extremely comfortable to wear
• Available in a wide range of prescriptions, including custom made

ProBalance Toric - Extended wear for Astigmatism

So comfortable - you'll forget you're wearing them! And that's ok because these lenses breathe.

ProBalance toric are one of the softest silicone contact lens for astigmatism on the market. They combine a high oxygen and water content to allow natural breathability and clear, healthy eyes.

ProBalance toric lenses have a wearing schedule that promotes flexibility based on your individual requirements.

They can be worn daily, for occasional overnight wear or continuous wear for up to 30 days.

Key Benefits:

• Extremely convenient
• Hassle free - you don't need to remove lenses daily
• Soft and comfortable to wear

*ProBalance lenses are recommended for monthly replacement and are CE marked under the medical devices directive for occasional overnight or up to 29 nights continous wear under the guidance of your Optometrist.

How to insert a contact lens

I have High Astigmatism: Can I wear Contact Lenses?

The available range of prescriptions in disposable contact lenses is always getting larger. Disposables are now available for astigmatism up to -3.75. If your astigmatism is larger than this, then you will need to consider Custom soft lenses or Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses.

I want to wear a one day Contact Lens, but I have Astigmatism?

Daily Disposable Lenses are now available for the lower, more common grades of astigmatism (up to about -2.00), so you can enjoy the freedom of new lenses every time you wear them.

Ask your Optometrist what is available for your personal prescription.

What other lens options do I have?

Daily Disposable Lenses - Wear them once then throw them away

Extended Wear Lenses - For those who wear lenses for long hours or want to sleep in lenses

Daily Care Lenses - Wear lenses in the day, take them out at night

Toric Lenses - For those with astigmatism

Multifocal Contact Lenses - For the over 40s, to help you read AND see distance

Custom soft lenses - For those whose prescription is out of the range of disposables

Novelty Lenses - crazy or realistic coloured lenses

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses - a stiffer lens that is custom made for excellent optics