TORIC contact lenses : WHAT are they? | Optometrist Explains

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Antonio the Optometrist

Antonio the Optometrist

3 жыл бұрын

TORIC contact lenses : WHAT are they? | Optometrist Explains
Toric lenses are easily misunderstood with spherical lenses. Toric lenses are shaped with their perpendicular curvatures being steeper and flatter than each other.
They get their name from being similar to a cut out of a torus.
They are used exclusively to correct for astigmatism
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@evelinarosengren4326
@evelinarosengren4326 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this information! I am writing a report for school about the variation of contact lenses, their structure, purpose and effect. No other source could explain how toric lenses work as good as you did!
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@JuliusLeal
@JuliusLeal 2 жыл бұрын
The most detailed explanations I've seen on KZfaq so far 👍👍
@katurahbobo1654
@katurahbobo1654 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I used to wear B+L for years but they dried out a lot. I switched to Acuvue Oasys and they r so much more comfortable. I've found that rotating the lense sometimes helps it to focus better. And if my vision is blurry I probably need a deep clean on the contacts. Thanks for explaining that it doesn't matter how u put them in, I thought it did.
@thatzevy
@thatzevy Жыл бұрын
THANK YOUR FOR THE DETALS AND VISUALS!!! This was exactly the type of video I was looking for😭
@smileyeagle1021
@smileyeagle1021 Жыл бұрын
I've used both styles of toric lenses that you've described, both the ones that make the bottom heavier and the ones that vary the thickness, and I have to say, if given the option, I would never use the weighted ones again. There is nothing worse than trying to do a task that requires my head to be in a position other than straight up and down (such as trying to repair a pipe under a sink, thankfully not something I have to do too often, but it was the first example that came to mind) and after a minute or so having my vision go completely blurry because the lens has rotated out of position, have to stop what I'm doing, sit/stand back up, wait for the lenses to correct themselves, and go back to what I was doing (until the lenses rotate again).
@therealRustyShackleford
@therealRustyShackleford 7 ай бұрын
That is exactly what I had happen to me. I have an astigmatism and am a mechanic. At home on the weekends my contacts were great, for the most part. At work, I would be lying under equipment and was having a hard time seeing. I roll out from under whatever and when I would stand up at my toolbox, I couldn't see like I should've been able to. Felt like my eyes were trying to cross. I finally figured out that the lenses were weighted and were rotating changing the focal point. My vision isn't really that bad so I just stopped wearing them and wear glasses when I want to see in "HD" so to say.
@mavranasir9510
@mavranasir9510 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video man, answered all my questions. Thank you
@soundzer
@soundzer Жыл бұрын
Really helpful info Antonio! Thanks for sharing 🚀
@Kylieklo
@Kylieklo 2 жыл бұрын
You deserve million subscribers. Thanks for all informative/educational videos you made. God will bless you more...😊💖
@filipeaugustodaniel7131
@filipeaugustodaniel7131 2 жыл бұрын
I've just come across this video and I got astonished by how thorough your explanation was. Now I understand how my toric lenses work. Amazing content 💖
@mariahrose4663
@mariahrose4663 5 ай бұрын
I just got contacts today for the first time ever and have astigmatism in both eyes of varying degrees. I also watched your video on how to put contacts in and take them out and i appreciate the amount of unformation you give! It took me a full hour at the eye doctors to get it right, but your explanation helped so much!
@HoldMeForever
@HoldMeForever 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, mate, I got the information I came looking for.
@marymoore1688
@marymoore1688 2 жыл бұрын
Antonio: Very helpful information regarding the toric lens settling itself into position just by blinking. (No need to examine what is top and bottom of this lens). I am wearing Acuvue Moist trial pack. These are the best so far. Your videos are most helpful. Thanks so much.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! 👍
@tedlahm5740
@tedlahm5740 Жыл бұрын
low astigmatism does not need Toric lense. Great information. First time, truly understand, the meaning and NEED for Toric lenses.
@TechReflex
@TechReflex 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate how you explained what toric itself means, instead of just explaining how it is for astigmatism.
@mr47pamak
@mr47pamak 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks a lot! My astigmatism increased from 0.5 to 0.75 so I'll have a go at wearing a toric lense for first time. Watching this video was a big help.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 👍
@o1091
@o1091 Жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom my astigmatism is 2.25 on only 1 eye
@AndreaSmith-gx4yj
@AndreaSmith-gx4yj 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm reading up on the different lens choices for cataract with astigmatism and was really confused by the brochures I was given by my surgeon.
@anongomez574
@anongomez574 3 жыл бұрын
I agree we need more options. And they are horrible if you live in a hot place like Arizona. The heat can make them suction to your eye. 😭 Thank you for explaining. I’ve been wearing contact lenses since Jr High. I first had soft then had to move to A Toric Lenses with Astigmatism.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help 😁 👍
@taniacruz5080
@taniacruz5080 Жыл бұрын
Hi I am using contacts for the first time ever and they are toric, I had no idea what that meant and just stumbled on your video. Thanks for the info! Just one question, my eye doc had me try these (pro clear toric xr) on as well as two other brands and this one fit best. Apparently only three brands would work for my prescription, and astigmatism. Are the proclear toric xr good? Thanks again!
@erwintabernilla6199
@erwintabernilla6199 10 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for this Video! I learned a lot Great & clear information. Keep it up :)
@diegoho5058
@diegoho5058 3 жыл бұрын
Also, i forgot to ask if toric lenses are a good option when you have astigmatism and myopia at the same time
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Toric lenses by nature are designed to correct for astigmatism so yes!
@MowAndGoLawnCare
@MowAndGoLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I have both of those, a nystagmus, amblyopia, and optic nerve hypoplasia and displasia
@MowAndGoLawnCare
@MowAndGoLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
Cool right
@jamesle9851
@jamesle9851 2 жыл бұрын
@@MowAndGoLawnCare What
@jamesle9851
@jamesle9851 2 жыл бұрын
@@MowAndGoLawnCare I have kerataconus :(
@howardcohn784
@howardcohn784 3 жыл бұрын
Your presentation was excellent. You are a contribution to your profession
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Why thank you 😁 I appreciate that!
@Travelgal0106
@Travelgal0106 Жыл бұрын
Only information I found on how to place lens. Thanks!
@PeppaRoni426
@PeppaRoni426 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video... I've worn toric lenses up until last year...I didn't realize that my eye doctor changed my contacts to regular contacts...I see ok on them but one of them may come out while sleeping... the doctor said my astigmatism was so strong that it won't make a difference if I wear toric lenses or not... that didn't make sense to me but I can see well with the regular contacts... what do you think have you heard of this before??
@OMGJessaM
@OMGJessaM 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! My glasses prescription is (L) S 1.50 C -0.5 and (R) S 3.00 C -0.5. Do I need to get toric lenses? Thank you!
@EvilDaifu
@EvilDaifu 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, thanks Antonio!
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😁
@johnner7796
@johnner7796 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I wish that the Daily lenses would come in a higher power for the sphere. Mine is -225 but i am currently wearing the Acuvue Oaysys for astigmatism and even though it is a 2 week lense i really do like it because they are so comfortable and they have the blink stability design so if you do have to rub your eye a bit it goes right back into place. What is your favorite brand and prescription if i may ask.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
I would say each brand has its strengths and weaknesses. I don’t necessarily have a favourite. I use whichever brand suits the patient the best depending on what they want to use the lenses for and how often + long they’ll be wearing them
@ahmedusmanjaved
@ahmedusmanjaved 2 жыл бұрын
Hi antonio.. is it possible to correct spherical vision with contact lenses and for astigmatism ..wear spactacles..specially in my case when cylindrical power is high.
@user-in4cl6ih5j
@user-in4cl6ih5j 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, your videos are ready helpful thank you. but i have a question. My i astigmatism is 0.50 what should i get?
@Roamer08
@Roamer08 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Antonio! Thanks for making these informative videos. I have a question about what my optometrist prescribed me and I couldn't find an answer from watching your videos or other sources. My eyeglass prescription is R: PWR -1.75 CYL -3.75 AX 180 L: PWR -3.00 CYL -3.75 AX 180 He gave me 2 trial toric lenses. 1st is the same grade as my eyeglass prescription but both with CYL -2.25 and PWR -2.25 on the right eye. The 2nd is the exact eyeglass prescription he gave me. I thought the CYL is supposed to be lower in lenses and why did he give me a pair of trial lenses with CYL -2.25 & increased the PWR on my right eye? Is that okay? I'm so confused 😖 hope someone can explain this!
@subhalakshmi8816
@subhalakshmi8816 2 жыл бұрын
First of all Thank u very much for this video🙏🏻☺️ I’m using contact lenses for the first time. Unfortunately my left eye got toric lens and my right eye got spherical lens. My right eye having spherical lenses got fit very perfectly as I have no feel of having lens on my eye but I’m having a feel of having a lens in my left eye and it’s so bad how could I tackle this kindly help me Sir !
@Nana-jx5ig
@Nana-jx5ig 2 жыл бұрын
I dont think i have astigmatism but when I buy colored lenses they never stay in place, they'd drop down and make me look lazy eyed 😞 Any suggestion to what this may be?
@toastyman111
@toastyman111 5 ай бұрын
I've noticed quite a few toric lenses on the market that go down as low as -0.25 cyl. Do you have any views on these for people with milder astigmatism in that range?
@Rsingh12365
@Rsingh12365 2 жыл бұрын
Hey!...I have astigamatism in my left eye Cyl:-0.5 and sph:-1.25 Right eye has sph:-1 ...do I need normal lenses or toric lenses?
@gracevll7432
@gracevll7432 2 жыл бұрын
please i have keratoconus which is technically similar to astigmatism with cylindrical power of -3 ,can i wear toric lenses ? because i heard for my case i should wear hard lenses or scleral
@p2o8wer
@p2o8wer 2 жыл бұрын
So I have an astigmatism in my right eye and for some reason the corner of my eye is always blurry and if I blank real hard the contact seems to move in there it’s very uncomfortable and I feel like ripping my eyeball out the eye doctor wants me to keep using the contacts for a few more days to see if I get used to it
@annareuter7639
@annareuter7639 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all your videos. Very helpful. My astigmatism is irregular. Only hard RGP work to smooth my cornea.
@winniefredagulobi1398
@winniefredagulobi1398 2 жыл бұрын
i have astgmatism and i have ordered a not tonic contact lenses but I have opened the box so does it make a difference if I wear a non toric in my eyes ,(I'm just wearing it once a week for sport
@TheBullseyeTrader
@TheBullseyeTrader 3 жыл бұрын
The only video on internet about toric lenses!! Thank God i found you 😃 I was so confused being one in millions of normal lens users (feeling awkward 😂)that no one knew what the hell is toric!! But plz tell me i just tried them first time and felt awesome (the vision) but they felt a little bulky 😰 and also when looled closely i saw small horizontal lines at the left-right sides of outer lens, one small and one longer so does that mean the lines need to be in horizontal position or vertical while putting on? As you said about their auto correcting but my power is so less they won't so easily revolve i think 🤔 So plz tell if that's true or I'm just over thinking ! Is that only with me? Btw my prescription is only -0.75 both eyes
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
I think you’re overthinking it 😂 just slap them in and you’re good
@hasyimahibrahim4506
@hasyimahibrahim4506 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for the videos. I have been watching a couple of your videos and I think it is very well made. You did really well at explaining the topic. Anyways, I have a question regarding this topic. A bit of my background, I have been wearing contact lens for more than 10 years but switch to glasses the past 2 years. This year, I started to wear lenses again but I found it to be uncomfortable unlike before. Previously, I used to Bausch & Lomb brand normal lens. Now due to my astigmatism, I switched toric lens. My issue is that I will have dry eyes and my vision was not as sharp as glasses. So, is it common for toric lens to be more uncomfortable and the vision to be less sharp?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! From my knowledge B+L lenses use a ballast design to stabilise their Toric lenses. Which means that the bottom of the lens will be slightly heavier due to a greater thickness. As a result the thickness can be felt a little bit more. Toric lenses are also tricky in the sense that the lens parameters (the axis especially) come in increments meaning that the level of correction is not as precise as glasses - not to also mention that contacts move around when you blink. So I understand your concerns but to me it sounds normal! :)
@hasyimahibrahim4506
@hasyimahibrahim4506 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom thanks for the quick reply! So does this mean all other brands for toric lenses will be the same? I was thinking perhaps switching the Acuvue Oasys to try it out.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Every brand has a different method! And I know for a fact that Oasys uses a different method to the B+L’s (in Australia at least 😂). I think for the Oasys the top and bottom are thinner to accommodate for the stabilisation.
@diegoho5058
@diegoho5058 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just bought toric contact lenses, but I want to know if there is a difference when you put it in compared to a "normal" contact lenses, thank you!
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Nope! The way you insert lenses will be exactly the same between toric and spherical!
@detch5307
@detch5307 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining this.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@BlueJayKing
@BlueJayKing 3 жыл бұрын
I bought colored contacts. My right eye did fine with them, but my left eye felt like it had something scratching on it. Everytime I blinked the contact lens would move up and down. I know I have astigmatism, but never really thought too much about it until now since I'm sure that's why my left eye didn't do well with the contact lens.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that definitely could be a possibility
@snowleopard3470
@snowleopard3470 3 жыл бұрын
Might be keratoconus in that eye.
@Arianahereee
@Arianahereee 3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you applied the lenses the right way?
@AkaSoul9
@AkaSoul9 3 жыл бұрын
@@snowleopard3470 nope, just astigmatism
@Citlaly00
@Citlaly00 3 жыл бұрын
I've been told i have astigmatism but I use spherical lenses and see perfectly fine and feel more comfortable using spherical lenses than toric ones.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
dat astigmatism lifeeeeee
@GEE-SHOCK
@GEE-SHOCK 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who has astigmatism, I find toric lenses really helpful. Cannot stand the spherical lenses as they appear quite blurry for me! Only down side is it’s more expensive lol really well made video!!
@Tremor244
@Tremor244 Жыл бұрын
Obviously if you get the wrong prescription lenses your vision will be bad, why would you even wear spherical ones when you have astigmatism?
@GEE-SHOCK
@GEE-SHOCK Жыл бұрын
@@Tremor244 u are talking about a completely different topic from what I just said..
@yeahgamer6190
@yeahgamer6190 3 жыл бұрын
When I see bright objects against a dark background , I see layers of that object around its edges (some sort of double vision ) and burst of lights around it. is this the sign of astigmatism?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah sounds about right 😂
@Maratonei
@Maratonei 3 жыл бұрын
I have been trying different powers of contacts but still none of the ones I’ve tried seemed to give me as good vision as I have with glasses. Is it normal to not see as good with toric contact lenses? Or should my vision be as clear as they are with glasses?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Glasses do provide better quality of vision but if its significantly different it's best to see an optometrist for a contact lens appointment
@VictoriouslyBroken
@VictoriouslyBroken 10 ай бұрын
I have been wearing soft toric lenses for many years and ❤️ them! I wear them all the time and the newer ones (over last 10 years) never even feel like I have them in! When I first started wearing toric lenses nearly 30 years ago, they took some adjusting to because you could feel them and they cost over $300 for a single pair!😮 Now the ones my eye Dr has switched me to in more recent years (over the last 10 or so years), I can order 12 pair for less than $280 … and those 12 pair will easily last me 2 years! I don’t ever plan to change to anything other than torics at this point! I think being so faithful with wearing my torics all of the time (except when I had pink eye or something of that sort), has been what has kept my vision/prescription stable over the last 20+ years.
@Alienresident
@Alienresident 2 жыл бұрын
I just got Sofmed toric lenses and I’m soo blurry! I don’t feel them in my eye or have irritation just feels like a cloud film covering my eyes. I have tried cleaning them and trying them after a few hours but nothing. The doctor was super unhelpful and I don’t know if I should persevere or not.
@SarmadTechLab
@SarmadTechLab Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so good. 👍
@gigmedicmax955
@gigmedicmax955 3 жыл бұрын
Do I have to pay double if my left eye has astigmatism and my right eye dosnt ? Also I'm trying to order them online but I can't change the diameter?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Diameters are usually set by the manufacturer and not the practitioner. Also depending on where you live the prices for Toric lenses can vary and so I’m not a 100% sure if it will be double or not sorry 😥
@Kevin.L_
@Kevin.L_ 3 жыл бұрын
I don't wear contacts and I still enjoyed the video. Great presentation.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Kevin! Hahaha
@Scarecrow347
@Scarecrow347 Жыл бұрын
Antonioa what is the diffrence between scleral contacts and toric contact for kerataoncus treatment is their a diffrence?
@christophermiranda435
@christophermiranda435 Ай бұрын
I always wondered if the little line on the Toric lenses means if I had to put them on in a specific way. Perhaps you can help me with this question?
@Johnny_Joestar0
@Johnny_Joestar0 4 ай бұрын
Hello, can you please explain the one line or three lines that appear near the edge in toric lenses means.
@alisa1536
@alisa1536 Жыл бұрын
I have -5.00 astigmatism on both eyes.. it's so hard to find toric lens in optic stores. Its so frustating bcs i like running n hiking. The only contacts i've worn is the hard lens ones which i have to follow up at eye specialist clinic, but i hv so little time to do so 😭
@Grainne131
@Grainne131 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have been given a prescription and I need toric lenses. I have been recommend lenses by my optometrist but for one of my eyes the CYL portion of my prescription isn’t available in this lense. E.g for my right eye I need -1.50 CYL but the lense is only available in -1.25 or -1.75 - should I go up or down or should I try and find a contact that is exact? Also my AXIS for both eyes is 5 but these lenses start at 10. Looking a bit of advice thanks!
@ANONYMOUS-uw5zg
@ANONYMOUS-uw5zg 2 жыл бұрын
heyyy hows the experience with them? i've too given a prescription for toric ones am been using the common ready made spherical ones but i cant see too good in them but now am worried about the diameter n comfort
@e.salinas6553
@e.salinas6553 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
No worries ! 😁
@briannamincer
@briannamincer 2 жыл бұрын
I just started my toric lenses a few days ago, is it common for my vision to still be blurry? I am doing everything that my eye doctor has told me the line I make sure is towards the bottom, I use bausch and lomb.. is this still common until my eyes get used to it?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah can feel different at first but if it continues for longer than 3 hours then let your optometrist know 😁👍
@jadugar6985
@jadugar6985 2 жыл бұрын
My glasses perscription is Right eye sph -3.5 cyl 0.75 axis 180 Left eye sph -3.25 cyl 1 axis 180 Should I take non toric lenses cause toric lens are not unavailable at my area. Please reply
@i.heenaa
@i.heenaa 3 жыл бұрын
i have od sphere 5.00 / cylinder 0.50/ axis 165 and os sphere 5.00/ cylinder 0.75 / axis 175....should i use toric lenses or sphere lenses??? can you suggest me?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
I reckon left eye should probably have a Toric lens
@xtrella3
@xtrella3 6 ай бұрын
hi thanks for making this video. i really need contact lenses but my eye has an astigmatism so every lense i have tried was uncomfortable and i was trying so many different ones hoping it would finally be comfortable. i feel llike most people didnt understand because well all my friends said they do not have an astigmatism and the first contact lense they tried seem to fit well. i have 2 questions if you could answer: 1. for people who have an astigmatism. are daily contacts better? also to give you background.... my prescription is pretty high..... 2. what are the "micro adjustments" you are talking about? timestamp at 5.20. I ask because my eye doctor is suggesting maybe contacts are not for me but i dont want to give up because contacts line up with my lifestyle
@hasmitaprajapati4160
@hasmitaprajapati4160 2 жыл бұрын
Great information..
@JAHIDxJD
@JAHIDxJD 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to make sure that little line is on the bottom when you put them in? I got a somewhat double vision like view. Even though I had them on for hours
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
The line can be designed to be at a specific angle based on what brand you are using. Most lenses point completely vertically though
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
And no matter how you put it in it will rotate into position if it fits right
@CherylRider
@CherylRider 3 жыл бұрын
I have just started wearing Toric Contacts, but still needing to wear cheaters (reading glasses) - told my Optometrist that I would love love to ditch glasses altogether - so I am going to try multifocal and mono-vision - do you have a preference between those two.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
No personal preference, if you have astigmatism multifocals may not work perfectly but it’s worth a shot
@TheShumoby
@TheShumoby 3 жыл бұрын
I have a smaller astigmatism at around 180, and aspherical contact lens like Biofinity and Air Optix Aqua works better for me versus spherical contact lens. Can you make a video about this
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
sure can do!
@naveen-205
@naveen-205 2 жыл бұрын
Crystal clear explanation
@brocklievsay8262
@brocklievsay8262 2 жыл бұрын
what are all the potential causes of blurry vision with a toric lens? My left eye has a -0.50 cyl correction, so it just takes a spherical lens, and my right eye takes a -1.25 cyl axis 090 toric. Well my left eye clears up pretty nicely, but my right eye not as much. It's driving me nuts. I seen the optometrist yesterday to check the fit. He said it was sitting at the correct orientation, and it was sitting stable with every blink under the slit lamp. but it still looked like someone took the eye chart text and copied it into a new layer, and made it slightly translucent, and translated the layer up and over a little bit in Gimp. At first I thought it could have been dry eyes, or maybe a dirty contact. but I don't think thats the case cause he had me take out my right contact and try a different one to see it had any improvement and it didn't improve it much. I do know it seems to go clearer and blurrier depending on day. The optometrist is going to order me another brand to see if that works better, in the meanwhile I'm trying to find answers. maybe my right eye needs to get used to it more. I should try a spherical lens and see if that ends up seeing better.
@lynca2205
@lynca2205 Жыл бұрын
I recently got toric lenses and have this problem. Were you able to solve it eventually?
@dkashyap2024
@dkashyap2024 3 жыл бұрын
My right eye power is -2.25, Cylinder 0.25 at axis 10. Left power is -3 (No cylinderical at left eye) Last week I went to an optical shop to purchase Contact lenses. I told the saleswoman that I have not worn contacts since many year. She gave me a free pair to try. It is a biweekly pair. I am wearing -2.00 at Right and -3 at Left. I am having a lot of problems with it. I asked the salesperson if I can get contact lenses with Cylinder power. She said with cyclinder 0.25 there is no need to get toric. My questions to you is, do lenses come with Cylinder 0.25. If not, then please give me some suggestions ?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
The minimum cyl is usually -0.75 so the person is right in that regard. Did you have your contacts examined on the eye by the optometrist?
@joseph-wg9ul
@joseph-wg9ul 2 жыл бұрын
Bro does it work for kerotoconus?
@adithyabiju7807
@adithyabiju7807 3 жыл бұрын
this video is so informative!!..i was palnning to switch over to torric lenses from my glasses ..but in the internet i saw many stuffs like toric lenses give you blur vison and is difficult to handle..is tat tru?..
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Toric glasses will give you blurry vision if it’s not sitting properly, and that has to do with an individuals anatomy so it’s best to get it seen by an optometrist
@TRUEEEEET
@TRUEEEEET 3 жыл бұрын
Because of my astigmatism I wear the toric lens. I have been wanting to wear color contacts for years but it is hard to find. Can I damage my eyes by wearing non-prescription color contacts with my prescription glasses?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
The thing I noticed was that coloured contacts have low oxygen transmissibility so I don't like recommending them, occasional use is fine but not a good idea to overwear them.
@TRUEEEEET
@TRUEEEEET 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom Understood. Thanks for replying.
@vivien2020
@vivien2020 Жыл бұрын
Very informative... glad to bump into yr video. I am a multifocal contact lens user, & I hv astig, can i hv toric lens in this case?
@edwardsungte9224
@edwardsungte9224 2 жыл бұрын
I wear toric lens, left eye is clear but the right eye sees thing a little smaller and blur, what could be the problem?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
Your optometrist who fit you should know 😁
@vrambassador
@vrambassador Жыл бұрын
Nice one, thank you
@lisamarie686
@lisamarie686 Жыл бұрын
My astigmatism comes and goes. Last year and this year I don’t need the Toric lenses. My boxes I order always say if it is Toric or not. I use CooperVision and been loving these lenses for years 😊
@tahiranawaz3849
@tahiranawaz3849 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get toric lenses
@victorqi7137
@victorqi7137 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! I have extreme astigmatism in one eye (-4.5, and +2.25) in the other eye. Can I still get toric lenses? Also, do you recommend any brands for toric lenses
@victorqi7137
@victorqi7137 3 жыл бұрын
and to add on, can I get them even though I'm only 13?
@victorqi7137
@victorqi7137 3 жыл бұрын
btw, your a goat for making this amazing video and responding to everyone's questions in the comments
@victorqi7137
@victorqi7137 3 жыл бұрын
one last thing haha. It says 180 for the -4.5 eye and 80 for the +2.25 eye.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Hm I wonder why one is in -ve format and the other a +ve
@victorqi7137
@victorqi7137 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom Im taking another eye exam in a few days, but this one is from around a year ago. Ill see what it is next time, but since its so high, would you recommend Bioinfinity XR by coopervision
@boketozhimomi50
@boketozhimomi50 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! I have left side of -0.75 -0. 75 135axis However I want to skip on the torics if my astigmatism isn't severe enough. Please let me know what'll be the closest spherical power for my eye :))
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
My suggestion is to see an optometrist first! The decision to use a ‘spherical-equivalent’ instead of a Toric prescription should be carefully administered after an optometrist sees the lenses on your eyes and also has a look at what the vision is like too! Sorry I can’t give you a yes or no here, just want the best for you :)
@boketozhimomi50
@boketozhimomi50 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot:) does make a lot of sense. I second that opinion too. Have a great festive season and all the very best on your KZfaq journey:))
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@boketozhimomi50 thanks so much!! really appreciate it!
@greciamejia8825
@greciamejia8825 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Can I order another brand of contacts online with the same RX info my doctor gave me? Or does it have to be the exact same brand?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
The base curves of each brand does differ ever so slightly so technically it is an incorrect prescription. Especially if you haven’t been fitted with them at the consult
@greciamejia8825
@greciamejia8825 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom but let’s say every single number is the same Power, CYL, Axis, BC and DIA from my prescription to the other brand, wouldn’t it be the same?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@greciamejia8825 the material is different so if your cornea is specifically oxygen thirsty then you’ll need a material with higher dk/t
@yogendrananeslasiya2825
@yogendrananeslasiya2825 2 жыл бұрын
Does astigmatism cause severe ghosting ?
@preethichandrakumar1608
@preethichandrakumar1608 3 жыл бұрын
Sir it's been 4 days since I started to wear my toric contact lenses .. My vision is not so clear yet .. Bit blurry too .. I had perfect vision with spectacles . I have -5.5 and -5.0 cylindrical power in both eyes .. How long will it take to adapt to the toric lens?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
What is the contact lens prescription ? Usually conventional soft contact lenses don’t correct up to -5.50 cyl
@preethichandrakumar1608
@preethichandrakumar1608 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom I was jus told these are toric soft lenses .. -5.25 and -5.0 cyl is my glass prescription
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@preethichandrakumar1608 if you look at the blister packaging it came from you can see the cylinderical power!
@preethichandrakumar1608
@preethichandrakumar1608 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom I don't have the package with me sir .. They gave me in the lens box directly ..
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@preethichandrakumar1608 no the actual packaging that the lens that was sitting in with the solution ! 😂
@zubairayub1902
@zubairayub1902 3 жыл бұрын
Once i was a sapherical user but after couple of years i have astigmatism issue, doctor recommend me to use toric lenses but I'm facing focus issue with toric, how much time does toric takes to adjust with the cornea
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone is different but usually 2 weeks should be plenty
@zubairayub1902
@zubairayub1902 3 жыл бұрын
I have one eye with cyl, one is just sph, the eye with the cyl power ia not adjusting the toric focus. Its kind of blurry i already spent 4 days with wearing toric what should i do any recommendation
@razziade
@razziade 3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to decide whether to get RGP or soft toric lenses. I would like to play racquetball wearing them and I want very clear vision. I had RGP contacts for 1 rear in 1989, and the were very uncomfortable. Do all optometrist have the ability to fit RGP lenses? What should I look for in finding one. I’m on Long Island in NY.
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Most optometrists would prefer soft contacts as it’s easier to source and fit, but in the case where your prescription is high you’ll need to ring the clinic and ask if they fit RGP or not 👍
@razziade
@razziade 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom wow, thanks for the quick reply. My eyeglass prescription is -2.25 x -2.75 x 180 averaged, so is that considered high and a limiting factor in what I can be fitted with?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@razziade there are still a few soft contacts that fit those parameters! 👍
@spartanhenry8666
@spartanhenry8666 3 жыл бұрын
wow you’re so helpful , I’m new to wearing contacts :) and i have astigmatism
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! I hope you’re having a chill time here
@glazeddonut4744
@glazeddonut4744 3 жыл бұрын
Did they work the day you put them in?
@eye509
@eye509 2 жыл бұрын
What is difference between toric and cylindrical lens??
@gnaneshwar.e1247
@gnaneshwar.e1247 3 жыл бұрын
Hlo sir can u help me out with this. Right 31.0 left 31.0 Sph: -3.50 -2. 00 Cyl: -0.50 -0. 50 Axis: 180° 10° Do I need toric lenses..?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t seem like it!
@geminidippedingold8511
@geminidippedingold8511 2 жыл бұрын
What's the diffrent between Toric and hard contacts
@Pito7900
@Pito7900 Жыл бұрын
Hi Doctor, I been wearing RGP lens for about 50yrs, and these lens correct my, cylinder power = -1.25 Diopters, about 90%. Will toric lens correct my astigmatism cylinder power to 100% ? Data Below: O.D. +0.25- 1.25x090, K = 42.75/41.50 x 090 ------- sph= 0.25, B.C = 815mm, dia = 9.5mm 0.S. PL - 1.75x090, K = 42.75/41.25 x090, residual astigmatism, mismatch refractive and corneal curves. 0.S. RGP = sph = -0.25, BC =8.20mm, dia = 9.5mm. The +0.25 Diopter is compensate for the RA in the left eye.....
@JackT-ht2pg
@JackT-ht2pg Жыл бұрын
Hi my optometrist says my astigmatism is not severe enough for toric lenses to be effective. Can this be true?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom Жыл бұрын
Yeah if it’s low enough it becomes insignificant! 👍
@alexortiz8216
@alexortiz8216 2 жыл бұрын
I like your frames. Can I get a link to it? Thanks
@aminehosni9357
@aminehosni9357 3 жыл бұрын
doctor i wanna ask you if the lenses autocorrect themself about position in the eye i m talking horizontal and vertical axes
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Yeapp they should 😁
@aminehosni9357
@aminehosni9357 3 жыл бұрын
thank you doctor
@kaseyjackson5898
@kaseyjackson5898 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I just recently got switched to wearing toric lenses as my astigmatism increased to -1.25. I was previously wearing -4.75 pwr contact lenses, but noticed that my new toric lenses are -4.25 pwr. I was curious why the power decreased and if it’s because astigmatism correction somehow also increases the power of a toric lens? Or maybe decreases the need higher power correction?
@CC-br9qg
@CC-br9qg Жыл бұрын
so weird i came here to ask this same thing
@rugs_mcfly
@rugs_mcfly 10 ай бұрын
I think it has to do with the brand. A -4.75 in one brand might be equal to a -4.25 in another brand especially when switching to a toric lens.
@MrJoewhitaker
@MrJoewhitaker 2 жыл бұрын
Is it unusual for someone without astigmatism to be prescribed 1 toric lens and 1 non-toric lens to treat presbyopia instead of multifocals?
@brittanyjohnson3933
@brittanyjohnson3933 3 жыл бұрын
I find them more uncomfortable than spherical contacts... I only wear a toric lens in my right eye and I constantly feel it in there, while I can barely ever feel the left contact...
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I get this a lot, you’re not the only one 😢
@rahilmaniyar2521
@rahilmaniyar2521 3 жыл бұрын
What happens if i wore a sperical lenes when i have a toric lenes power which is -0.50 ? I mean can i feel free to use them. . or is it gonna damage or effect my eyes anyhow ?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Nope, shouldn’t be a worry
@rahilmaniyar2521
@rahilmaniyar2521 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom tysm for your kind ans... It really helps alot .. i was so worried wether i should buy it or not .. btw you doing great job. And your channel is very helpful so keep going and growing 💗
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@rahilmaniyar2521 thanks 🙏 appreciate it
@glazeddonut4744
@glazeddonut4744 3 жыл бұрын
Should I still see double things after wearing my lenses for 2 days I have astigmatism in both eyes and I’m curious if they should correct it out of the box cause they don’t seem to be working at all and if anything make it more noticeable
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a hard one for me to answer because I don’t know what your prescription is!
@glazeddonut4744
@glazeddonut4744 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom I have absolutely no clue the only thing I know is right eye is like -1.00 and my left eye is -.75
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
@@glazeddonut4744 you sure you haven’t got them the wrong way around?
@glazeddonut4744
@glazeddonut4744 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom yes
@glazeddonut4744
@glazeddonut4744 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom cause lights and stuff are still all over the place and they don’t seem to be doing anything I do a lot of stuff on my computer and that’s when it really shows
@reemathakkar223
@reemathakkar223 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just way too scared to wear contacts. I have spherical and astigmatism, is it okay to use toric lenses? Are they safe n do they provide excellent vision? Expecting a reply doc
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
Only if you have enough cyl!
@reemathakkar223
@reemathakkar223 3 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioTheOptom in my case I do have..Just a bit nervous though for contacts.. hehe! Thanks for replying 💫
@petert5326
@petert5326 2 жыл бұрын
I have toric contacts and I was never told in my life that I have an astigmatism and my optician just said that I have strange eyes so I needed different contacts than normal people
@mohsineyecare
@mohsineyecare 3 жыл бұрын
How to calculate & -+spectacle pricription any formula to Toric contact lenses power
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 3 жыл бұрын
There is no formula, it requires understanding of optics! 😂
@ayushc5704
@ayushc5704 2 жыл бұрын
I have 0.50 astigmatism .. will spherical lenses be okay for me?
@AntonioTheOptom
@AntonioTheOptom 2 жыл бұрын
Typically yes, but it is still best to check with an optometrist to be sure! 👍
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