Do I really need toric lenses?!
Question: Do I really need toric lenses!?
I've just been given a new script for toric lenses!.e!.g!. left eye
-1!.25 -0!.75 x080
I find toric lenses not as comfortable as spherical lenses!.
Would I be fine just ordering non toric lenses (e!.g!. -1!.25)!?
I don't think my astigmatism is that bad!.
Not from the U!.S so don't need script to purchase online!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
-1!.25 -0!.75 x080
I find toric lenses not as comfortable as spherical lenses!.
Would I be fine just ordering non toric lenses (e!.g!. -1!.25)!?
I don't think my astigmatism is that bad!.
Not from the U!.S so don't need script to purchase online!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Some people would notice the drop in vision that that missing 0!.75 DC would give, (especially vertically, as yours is: horizontal cylinders [minus notation] tend to be slightly less troublesome)
But yes, some people would would either not notice the missing cyl, practically, or find the thinner spherical lens (and lower price) a better compromise, even if the vision was slightly off!.
You might find a -1!.50 D a better overall lens power!.
The "equivalent sphere", although it's only an rule of thumb useful for certain purposes, is obtained by adding *half* the cylinder power to the sphere!.
But this really is something that should have been settled with your prescriber, using trial lenses, before the issuing of a final Rx!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
But yes, some people would would either not notice the missing cyl, practically, or find the thinner spherical lens (and lower price) a better compromise, even if the vision was slightly off!.
You might find a -1!.50 D a better overall lens power!.
The "equivalent sphere", although it's only an rule of thumb useful for certain purposes, is obtained by adding *half* the cylinder power to the sphere!.
But this really is something that should have been settled with your prescriber, using trial lenses, before the issuing of a final Rx!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have an astigmatism (similar to yours)!. I recently got my eyes tested for some different contact lenses (as I have been wearing night & day lenses for a few years) & the opticians said that the toric lens would not make a lot of difference to my astigmatism!.
I am wearing ciba vision daily lenses, which are working great for me!.
It would be best to speak to you optician to find out what is suitable for you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am wearing ciba vision daily lenses, which are working great for me!.
It would be best to speak to you optician to find out what is suitable for you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com