Why you need toric lenses
Astigmatism means your cornea is egg-shaped rather than perfectly round. Toric lenses have different curves to match your eye’s unique shape.
How they work
Toric lenses use special weighting and shaping to stay in the correct position on your eye. After insertion and a few blinks, the lens settles into position for clear vision. Modern stabilisation keeps the lens oriented properly all day.
Your options
Daily disposables: Fresh lenses daily with zero maintenance. Perfect for occasional wear but may not provide adequate vision for higher astigmatism.
Monthly lenses: More economical for daily wear. These thicker lenses often provide better stability and vision for moderate to high astigmatism.
Custom lenses: For complex prescriptions when standard toric lenses don’t provide adequate vision or stability.
What to expect
Fitting takes more time than regular contacts since lens orientation must be carefully measured. Your optometrists may try several lenses to find the perfect fit.
Toric lenses may feel different initially – some notice lens edge awareness or peripheral vision differences. This is normal and improves with adaptation.
The benefits
If you have 0.75 dioptres or more astigmatism, you’ll see noticeably better with toric lenses. They improve clarity, contrast, night driving, and reduce computer eye strain. Toric lenses can correct astigmatism plus nearsightedness or farsightedness in one lens.
Your success
Modern toric lenses offer excellent astigmatism correction with improved comfort and stability. Success requires proper fitting with an experienced practitioner and realistic expectations about the adaptation process.
At The Eye Practice, we specialise in toric lens fittings for all astigmatism levels. We’ll find the right design to provide clear, comfortable vision matched to your prescription and lifestyle.
Call us on +61 2 9290 1899 or make an appointment online today to discover how toric contact lenses can give you clearer vision with astigmatism.
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