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Astigmatism and Contacts
In the past, astigmatism, a condition where it takes two powers to properly focus the eye, was a problem with using soft contact lenses to see your best. An uncorrected astigmatism can cause a doubling or a reduction in the quality of the image seen, resulting in many patients giving up. With the introduction of toric (astigmatism correcting) soft lenses, these visual compromises are no longer a reason to not wear soft lenses. Over the years, lens manufacturers have greatly improved these lenses, allowing us to give persons with astigmatism the same great quality vision with soft contact lenses as they enjoy with their spectacles.
Toric soft lenses are available in inexpensive multi-lens packaging, offering you the value, convenience and improved ocular health that programmed replacement lenses provide. Some toric lenses are available in a range of colors, allowing you to change the color of your eyes. Others are approved for extended wear, allowing those whose eyes can properly adapt to it, to wear them continuously for up to thirty days.


