Is there a certain way to put in toric contact lenses?

Some Toric lenses for Astigmatism have a small mark on the lens to help identify the bottom portion easily. Hold the eyelids wide open and look straight ahead as you place the lens over your eyes. Placing the lens correctly is critical; blink your eyes a few times to set the lens correctly in position.

Are toric lenses harder to put in?

Toric contact lenses are almost always more expensive than other, more basic lenses. Size. Toric contacts are made larger in diameter to make them more stable on the eye. This size can occasionally cause discomfort, and make lenses more difficult to insert.

Do toric lenses correct themselves?

It’s never been easier to fit soft toric lenses. As all the astigmatic correction is in the lens itself, if the lens rotates, you end up with axis misalignment and reduced visual acuity. Today’s soft toric contact lenses usually rotate very little on the eye, so large adjustments to the lens axis are rarely needed.

How do you line up astigmatism contacts?

What is the reason for the lines on toric contacts? These lines are an orientation marking and the purpose is to identify where the lens is sitting on the eye. For the practitioner, when checking the fit of the lens, the small line on the contact lens should be sitting at the bottom of the eye by the lower lid.

How long does it take to get used to toric lenses?

Before you leave your eye care practitioner’s office, he or she will give you instructions for use and care of your new contacts. It can take between 10 to 12 days to fully adjust to your lenses. Once you begin using the lenses on your own, watch for these # side effects during the adjustment period.

How long does it take to get used to toric contact lenses?

Why are toric contact lenses so uncomfortable?

Toric contacts and other contact lenses for astigmatism are made to correct symptoms caused by an irregular cornea. If your cornea has a spherical shape, astigmatism contacts may be uncomfortable on your eyes, which can make you more likely to remove the lenses.