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How do you treat astigmatism for a preschool child and at what age are contact lenses recommended?
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∙ 12y ago
My sister and I both has astigmatism. We both have to wear glasses. We are both a good candidate for the new lasik eye surgery, whenever we are ready for it. As for contact lenses every person that wants them can't always wear them. My sister can not because her eyes are too far set back in her head. But as for me I can, but I don't because I can't stand the thought of putting contacts in my eyes. Only her eye doctor can tell her if she would be able to wear contacts.
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Can you get contact lenses if you have astigmatism?
Yes, there are contact lenses for those with astigmatism. Air Optix and Acuvue Advance are two brands that are available.
How do doctors treat astigmatism?
Astigmatism can be most simply treated with either eyeglasses or contact lenses.
What are toric contact lenses?
Toric contact lenses are people with astigmatism. They effectively have two prescriptions in them. They work very well and if you have severe astigmatism you can have them made especially for your correction. Many toric contact lenses come in standards prescription with 10 degree differences between them. The higher your astigmatism, the more sensitive you will be to the axis (degrees) of the lens.
Why are soft contacts no good for astigmatism?
Soft lenses cannot correct astigmatism because it only has a sphere lens. For a lens to correct astigmatism it must have both sphere and cylinder lenses. Cylindrical lenses are used to correct the power of the astigmatism at a certain axis, spheres are only capable of correcting power. But it's not exactly true that soft lenses are no good for astigmatism. They are, we call them Toric contact lenses.
What are the best contacts for astigmatism?
I have worn colored contact lenses for years. I just had an eye appointment this last week. My left eye has toric astigmatism. I inquired about being able to continue wearing colored contacts. I was assured I could continue, as long as they fit on my eye and the doctor was satified with the fit. They unfortunatly cost more because they are specially made to fit your eye.
How do you use the word astigmatism in a sentence?
Astigmatism is a medical condition. One in a million patients have it.
How much do contact lenses for astigmatism cost on the average?
they are a bit more pricey than your average contact lenses... around $40 per eye for me.
Where can one find contact lenses for astigmatism?
One can find contact lenses for astigmatism in a few places. One could shop at a local eye doctor because sometimes they sell contacts. One could also shop at Lens Crafters.
What is different about Proclear contact lenses?
Proclear contact lenses are specifically for people who have problems or diseases associated with the eyes. Some of these issues are astigmatism and dry eyes amongst others.
Are Acuvue Oasys contacts appropriate for those with astigmatism?
Acuvue Oasys produces special contact lenses specifically for people with astigmatism. While normally unable to wear contacts, these people can easily use these special lenses.
What companies offer contacts for astigmatism?
There are many companies which offer contact lenses specifically designed for astigmatism. The best known companies are Bosch & Lomb, Johnson and Johnson and Coopervision.
How can I have my astigmatism corrected?
Contact lenses for correction of astigmatism are generally either gas permeable lenses, which are semi-hard lenses, or toric soft contacts. There is also a type called Orthokeratology lenses which are worn at night to help reshape the eye. Your Opthamologist will know they best type of you or if contacts are even the right way to go.
