Have Astigmatism And Want To Try Extended Wear Eye Contacts? ACUVUE Oasys Toric Contact Lenses May Be For You

By David Long

Are you seeking extended wear eye contacts for your astigmatism? If so, ACUVUE Oasys For Astigmatism may be the right toric contact lenses for you.

ACUVUE Oasys toric lenses are very similar to their cousins, ACUVUE Advance For Astigmatism, and are made by parent company Johnson and Johnson. Both offer disposable wear technology and can be worn for up to two weeks with daily cleaning. ACUVUE Oasys, however, is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration for non-stop and overnight wear of up to six days.

ACUVUE Oasys uses an advanced silicon polymer called Hydraclear Plus. It is a very moisture rich element found on the outside and inside of each lens. The polymer's water level is maintained because it is mostly composed of water-loving long-branch molecules. The result you experience is a soft, super-smooth feel every night and day that these lenses are worn. They are so comfortable that it is easy to forget you have them on, even in difficult environments or if you tend to suffer from dry eyes.

These toric lenses are also highly permeable, which is absolutely essential for any eye contacts intended for extended wear. Breathability is vital for you to have healthy eyes, since they need oxygen in order to function properly. Hydraclear Plus allows an incredible 98 percent of available oxygen to penetrate through the lens down to your cornea.

ACUVUE Oasys astigmatism lenses also offer almost complete protection versus ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet protection is important because the sun's UV rays can harm your eyesight. ACUVUE Oasys lenses provide up to 96% protection against UV-A, and almost 100% protection against UV-B. That is much greater than the relatively meager 10% and 30% protection respectively offered by some other brands!

Toric lenses must remain motionless in place on the eyeball rather than float around, because their shape and position address the scattering of light caused by astigmatism. ACUVUE Oasys lenses counter astigmatism through advanced toric lens engineering its makers call Accelerated Stabilization Design, which minimizes contact between the eyelid and the lens when the eye blinks. The design also harnesses pressure caused by the eyelids themselves to keep the lens where it belongs. This is all possible because ACUVUE Oasys lenses have four stabilization zones instead of a single heavy "ballast" zone at the bottom of the lens as found on most other toric lenses. The enhanced stability results in sharp vision, since your toric eye contacts should almost never pop out of their correct shape.

If you think extended wear toric lenses may be for you, please consult your doctor to make sure that extended wear lenses are a good option since everyone's medical needs are different. If your doctor says you are eligible, then you'll be glad you gave ACUVUE Oasys a try.

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