Is it OK to wear normal contact lenses with astigmatism?

Q: Can you wear regular contact lenses if you have astigmatism? A: No, if you have astigmatism, it’s essential that you wear specialized contact lenses because your condition can worsen if not. Regular contact lenses do not cover your cornea’s entirety, which will impair your ability to see even further.

Can I wear lenses without cylindrical power?

Type 1: Spherical (SPH) Only Power (REGULAR CONTACT LENSES) Note: If you do not have a CYLINDRICAL POWER, you need to go for NON-TORIC LENSES. All lenses that are not Toric are regular lenses.

Does cylinder on contact lenses matter?

What does the cylinder figure mean on my prescription? The cylinder number on a contact lens prescription is also necessary for those with astigmatism as it indicates the extra power required at the axis to correct the vision of an irregularly curved eye.

What is the difference between spherical and toric contact lenses?

Standard contact lenses have a spherical surface: think of a slice of the side of a beach ball. A torus, in contrast, is a geometric shape that looks like a donut. A toric lens is shaped like a slice of the side of this donut. The refractive strength increases or decreases gradually as you move around the lens.

Can toric lenses correct astigmatism?

Toric contact lenses are often the best choice for contact lens wearers with an astigmatism, because they’re specifically designed to address the problem. The special shape of a toric lens creates different refractive, or focusing, powers that can help correct either a corneal or a lenticular astigmatism.

Why is my toric lens blurry?

In case the curvatures are not equal a Toric lens may be implanted during cataract surgery. In certain cases, this might lead to blurry vision after toric lens implant. Blurry vision after toric lens implant for near vision is normal, while distant unclear vision is more problematic.

Can I wear spherical lenses with astigmatism?

Soft spherical lenses—the most common type of contact lens—do not correct for astigmatism because they focus light equally from all directions.

What is spherical contact lenses?

Spherical contact lenses have the same lens power throughout the entire optical part of the lens to correct myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). Toric soft contact lenses have different powers in different meridians of the lens to correct astigmatism as well as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Do contacts use sphere or cylinder?

This is one. It is an additional measurement to ensure the contact lens fits correctly. Basically, the cylinder means that the lens power added to correct the astigmatism is not spherical. Since the eye is not perfectly round, this is the correction to the curvature of the lens so it fits the eye correctly.

What is the normal cylinder of eye?

The abbreviation stands for Cylinder. It represents the amount of lens power you need for astigmatism. If you do not have astigmatism, you may not have anything indicated in this column. The value may be a plus or a minus, and in most cases, the value will be between +/-0.25 to +/-4.00.

Are all astigmatism contacts toric?

What are spherical contacts?

The spherical lenses are the safest lenses that replicate the spherical surface of the eye. They correct myopia and farsightedness. Their optical power is the same in different places in the lens, compared to the toric contact lenses, bifocal lenses and multifocal lenses.

What is the difference between Toric and standard lenses?

A toric lens is a contact lens that’s shaped in a particular way. Standard contact lenses have a spherical surface: think of a slice of the side of a beach ball. The shape of toric contact lenses creates different refractive, or focusing, powers on the vertical and horizontal orientations.

Do I need to see a doctor to get toric contacts?

Toric contacts, like all contact lenses, need to be prescribed by your doctor, who can choose the lenses that are right for your vision, and fit them for your eyes. Talk to your eye doctor if you think you need contact lenses for astigmatism or other vision problems.

Can I use the spherical equivalent to order contact lenses?

Generally speaking, if your ‘Cylinder’ is higher than -1.00, your eye doctor will most likely advise against using the Spherical Equivalent to order contact lenses, as the vision will be too greatly affected.

Can I get toric contact lenses for astigmatism?

As with all contact lenses, chat with your eye doctor about getting toric contact lenses for astigmatism. She can help you find the right correction and fit for both your eyes and your lifestyle. Nothing in this article is to be construed as medical advice, nor is it intended to replace the recommendations of a medical professional.