Is SofLens toric discontinued?

Unfortunately, SofLens Toric has been discontinued. SofLens Toric 6 Pack is a suitable alternative.

How long can I wear SofLens toric?

1 to 7 days
The SofLens Toric contact lens is indicated for the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism and can be worn daily or extended wear from 1 to 7 days between removals, for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended by your eye care professional.

Are SofLens toric monthly?

*SofLens Toric for Astigmatism contact lenses are indicated for daily wear or extended wear of up to seven days.

Is SofLens discontinued?

Are Soflens 38 Discontinued? Soflens 38 for the hyperopic (long-sighted) power ranges have been discontinued by Bausch & Lomb. However, they are still available for wearers with myopic (short-sighted) prescriptions.

Are all contacts for astigmatism toric?

Certain specialty contacts are also available specifically for astigmatism. People with mild astigmatism usually tolerate toric lenses (soft contacts) well, but rigid gas permeable or hybrid contacts may be able to offer even sharper vision.

Why are toric lenses so uncomfortable?

The most common problems associated with toric lenses are usually related to comfort and vision. Problems with visual acuity usually are constant or variable perceptions of vision. These occur due to improper lens positioning or errors in calculating the required correction.

Are toric lenses the best contacts for astigmatism?

Dry eye

Corneal irregularities

Graft versus host disease

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Keratoconus

Sjogren’s syndrome

Recovery from a corneal transplant

How do toric contact lenses correct astigmatism?

Infection

Swelling

Dislocation of the artificial lens

Glaucoma

Inflammation

Bleeding

Eyelid drooping

Retinal detachment

Vision loss

Are toric and astigmatism the same thing?

Toric contact lenses correct for astigmatism issues that arise from a different curvature of the cornea or lens in your eye (referred to as regular astigmatism, corneal astigmatism or lenticular astigmatism). In these cases, the cornea or lens is curved so that the refraction of your eye differs between the vertical and horizontal planes.

How to choose the best toric colored contacts for astigmatism?

Soft contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are ideal for mild to moderate astigmatism.

RGP contact lenses. At first,they may be less comfortable than soft contacts since they retain their shape on your eye.

Hybrid contact lenses. Hybrid contacts have a rigid gas-permeable center with softer edges made of a soft hydrogel or silicone hydrogel material.