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What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a condition that involves the cornea, the clear covering over the front of the eye that helps the eye focus. The normal cornea is round. An astigmatic cornea is football-shaped, causing blurry vision, eyestrain and headaches. Astigmatism can affect one or both eyes, and is sometimes coupled with other visual impairments, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.
f you've been diagnosed with astigmatism, you're not alone. Nearly 58 million people in the U.S. suffer from this very common visual impairment.
Can astigmatism be corrected?
Yes. Eyeglasses and contact lenses can be prescribed to correct astigmatism. Your eye care professional can test and monitor your condition and help you choose the right corrective lenses for your budget, your lifestyle and your individual vision needs.Is it true that soft contact lenses can correct astigmatism?
A special type of contact lens called a Toric is very effective in correcting astigmatism.These high-performance lenses are comfortable and easy to wear. Soft Toric also provide crisp, clear vision for people who want a frame-free look and other practical benefits of not wearing glasses.
Soft Toric lenses are available only with a prescription from your eye care professional.