Do I need toric contacts for my astigmatism?

Question

At my last eye exam, I was found to have an astigmatism of

-1.00 in each eye. I wear normal spherical Acuvue Oasys contacts at the moment. My optomotrist says I'm borderline for torics. I think he would rather lean towards a normal spherical because it lets my eye breathe easier and is more comfortable. Do you think a -1.00 is too much astigmatism for a normal contact? Does anyone have an astigmatism like me and wears normal contacts? (I find there can be slight blurriness sometimes when I read fine print and I have to move a bit closer - maybe I'm just being to picky).

Answer 1

if you are seeing satisfactorily with the spherical lenses then  you do not necessarily have to switch to torics.  If you feel your vision is sub-par, you may prefer the added clarity torics can provide.

Answer 2

If you see ok with spherical lenses then you can continue using them.  You could also ask your doctor for a pair of trial toric lenses in your prescription to try them out and see if you want to go that route.  You could wear a spherical in one eye and the toric in the other for comparision.  It is your choice.  

I wear a purevision toric lens in my left eye and it is really comfortable.  I have never experienced any problems with it.  I do not have any frame of reference for spherical lenses.  I have never worn them.   My astigmatism was at -1.5 by the time I started wearing contacts and I have no spherical number in my current prescription.  My contact lens is PL -1.25 X 60.

Answer 3

Ur troic lenses is needed as the degree is a bit high. try the purevision toric or o2 optix. They are great for correcting astism.

Answer 4

i have astigmatism...and i wear toric...1 monthlys...i find them really guud =] x*x