The Best Contact Lense For Astigmatism That Can Be Worn Overnight?
August 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under FAQ on advance for astigmatism
I am going to buy some contacts online, I want a contact lense that can on occasion be worn overnight, but my options are limited because of my astigmatism. I have already tried purevision torics and acuvue oasis (the purevisions were better) but it has been a while since i have purchased contacts and was wondering if there is anything new out there or if anyone has tried some and have a preference or a recomendation, thank you.
It is always a bad idea to order contact lenses on line without being fit for that specific lens. That is why in the US, it is illegal to sell contacts without a contact lens prescription including power, brand, base curve and diameter. It is an even worse idea if you have astigmatism. Proper fit of a lens for astigmatism involves looking at the lens through a bio microscope and seeing how much it rotates. If you have gotten lenses that worked at all you are pretty lucky. I am pretty sure you have not gotten the best fit possible. A couple of new lenses to ask your eye doctor about when you go in for your contact lens fit are Air Optix from Ciba Vision and Biofinity from Cooper Vision.