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Contacts Astigmatism- Does Your Doctor Know?
Astigmatism is a problem where the cornea of a person's eye (or eyes) loses shape, causing blurred vision. People all over the world suffer with astigmatism. Numerous people believe that only old-aged people suffer with this disease. But the fact is that there are hundreds of people who are suffering with astigmatism.
A unique trait of the disease is that it oftne remains consistant throughout the life-span of the patient. What is the cure for astigmatism? Laser surgery is one of the many options that can cure this disease to some extent. But we all know that laser surgeries are quite expensive. Can a person suffering with astigmatism wear contact lenses?
Thanks to advancements in Ophthalmology, patients suffering with astigmatism can wear contact lenses too. However, not all types of contact lenses can be prescribed to patients having astigmatism. 'Regular soft contact lenses', for example, 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) contact lenses were the only type of contacts available for patients suffering with astigmatism. Let your optometrist determine which type of 'contacts for astigmatism' will suit your needs. Have you heard of Toric contacts? Toric contacts differ from regular contacts on account of their special design.
The neat thing about Toric contacts is that they are available as '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.
Published September 16th, 2008
Filed in Health
