What are toric contact lenses made from?
Toric contact lenses are made in a similar way to ‘ordinary’ contact lenses; they can be either soft or rigid gas permeable (RGP). How do toric lens work? Toric contact lenses are curved, based on the individuals needs so that the astigmatism is corrected by the curve of the contact lens. Depending on the level of astigmatism in the eye, the contact lens will have a different degree of curve. Toric contact lenses even have a specific built-in mechanism that means that they do not move as much as normal lenses on the eye, thus ensuring that the lens is always in the correct position for maximum effect. Compare toric contact lens ratings There are two key powers when it comes to toric contact lenses, the first corrects the astigmatism and the second corrects any near or long sightedness. Prescriptions that suggest toric contact lenses will include a rating, which indicates the level of curvature, and correction that the individual wearer requires. To obtain the full benefit of toric cont
