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Toric contact lenses for astigmatism: What are they?

What are Toric Lenses?

Lenses that correct vision two ways

To understand toric lenses, understand astigmatism

An illustrated side-view of an eye labeled with a few important parts shows how light focuses in a astigmatic eye
Toric describes the shape of the lens

What does Toric mean?

How They Work

Toric contact lenses are optimised to your eyes

By cornea or lens shape

A teal oval with blue lines shows a representation of the curvatures of regular astigmatism

By astigmatism orientation

A blue front-view illustration of an eye shows the orientation of oblique astigmatism

How do toric lenses stay in the right orientation?

Types of Lenses

Daily disposable, two-week contact lenses for astigmatism

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Why choose ACUVUE® for astigmatism?

Clear and stable vision1

EYELID STABILISED® design

Great for active lifestyles

Easy application and removal

Built in UV protection#3

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