Astigmatism is a problem where the cornea of a person’s eye (or eyes) loses shape, resulting in blurred vision. Millions of people all over the world suffer with astigmatism. Many people believe that only aged people suffer with this dissorder. But the fact is that there are hundreds of people who have been suffering with astigmatism right from their birth.
A particular trait of the disorder is that it sometimes remains constant throughout ones’ life. What is the cure for astigmatism? Laser surgery is one of the many options that can cure this disorder to some extent. But we all know that laser surgeries are quite expensive. Can someone suffering with astigmatism wear contact lenses?
Thanks to advancements in Ophthalmology, patients suffering with astigmatism can wear contacts too. However, not all types of contacts can be prescribed to patients having astigmatism. ‘Regular soft contact lenses’, for instance, will will not be effective for a person who has astigmatism. There are specific ‘contacts for astigmatism‘.
A few years ago, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contacts were the only type of contact lenses available for patients suffering with astigmatism. Let your eye doctor determine which type of ‘contacts for astigmatism‘ will suit you. Have you heard of Toric contact lenses? Toric contact lenses vary from regular contact lenses by their design.
The best thing about Toric contact lenses is that you can get ‘rigid gas permeable lenses in addition to soft GP lenses. The majority of the people suffering with astigmatism prefer rigid gas permeable lenses over soft lenses. Many people start panicking when they are given a choice between disposable and non-disposable contact lenses. You would be happy to know that ‘Toric Contacts’ can be colored too.
So, if you think you cannot wear colored contacts just because you have astigmatism, then it’s time to bring home a pair of colored ‘Toric contacts’. There are other types of ‘contacts for astigmatism‘ too. There are many online stores which specialize in ‘discount lenses‘. What is ‘lentille‘? Search the Internet to find the answer.
- Carolyn Thompson