Is SofLens 66 toric discontinued?
NOTE – SofLens 66 has been discontinued. Soflens 66 uses a unique material and innovative design to offer sharp vision in a lens that is comfortable to wear all day.
How is toric contact lens prescription calculated?
- Sphere power = +5.00 D –> +5.00 + vertex factor of +0.25 D = +5.25 D at 180th meridian.
- Sphere + Cylinder power = +5.00 – 1.00 = +4.00 D –> +4.00 + VF of +0.25 = +4.25 D at 90th meridian.
- Adjusted Cylinder power = -1.00 D + VF of +0.25 = -0.75 D.
How do I know my contact diameter?
Generally, your eye doctor will use a keratometer to measure the curve of your cornea, which is the front surface of the eyes – where contacts rest. These numbers help to determine the lens diameter and base curve that appear on your contact lenses prescription.
How long can you wear Bausch and Lomb SofLens Toric?
The BAUSCH & LOMB SofLens® Toric (alphafilcon A) Visibility Tinted Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear or extended wear from 1 to 7 days between removals, for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended by the eye care professional.
Can I 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.
What contacts have a 14.5 diameter?
Contact Lens Base Curves and Diameters
| CONTACT LENS | POWER (SPH) RANGE | DIAMETER |
|---|---|---|
| Acuvue Oasys | +8.00 to -12.00 | 14.0 |
| Acuvue Oasys 1 Day | +8.00 to -12.00 | 14.3 |
| Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism | +6.00 to -9.00 | 14.5 |
| Acuvue Oasys Presbyopia | +6.00 to -9.00 | 14.3 |
Which material is used in manufacturing SofLens toric lenses?
High water nonionic
| Material | % Water | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Netrafilcon A | 65 | |
| Hefilcon B | 45 | Optima Toric |
| Alphafilcon A | 66 | SofLens Toric for Astigmatism |
| Omafilcon A | 58-60 | Proclear 1-Day, Proclear EP, Proclear 1 day Multifocal, Proclear Multifocal Toric, Biomedics XC, Aveo |
Do I have to wear toric lenses if I have astigmatism?
You’ll need toric contact lenses that are specifically designed to correct astigmatism. They’ll also correct your nearsightedness or farsightedness. Toric contacts are thicker, larger, and more stable than non-toric contacts.