Friday, December 25, 2009

Vertex Toric Contact Lenses Offer Sharp, Clear Vision For Daily Or Extended Wear

By David Long

If you have astigmatism and seek the comfort and freshness of a disposable lens with a frequent replacement schedule, you may want to consider Vertex Toric contact lenses from CooperVision. They offer the convenience of either daily wear with removal, or optionally extended wear for up to seven days between replacements.

Vertex Toric lenses are specially manufactured to compensate for the odd shape of the eye that causes astigmatism. When you suffer from this condition, the eye is shaped like a football rather than a sphere, which blurs your eyesight by causing light rays to scatter instead of focusing sharply on the retina. When toric contact lenses are put on the eye, they behave as a refracting surface that re-focuses rays of light onto the retina where they belong, resulting in the crisp and clear vision you seek.

A high water level is important for keeping lenses soft and comfortable. These eye contacts are constructed of methafilcon A, a hydrophilic (water-absorbing) substance comprised of 55% water. Such a high moisture content ensures that your lenses will keep on feeling great for as long as you wear them.

Additionally, a patented manufacturing process called UltraSync produces a uniformly perfect edge on every lens. This consistency of construction heightens stability, prevents rotation on the eye, and delivers the same great comfort with each new pair of lenses.

The eye contacts are also very easy to handle. They are made with a very light blue tint that allows you to see and handle them clearly when not being worn, yet the tint is totally invisible while the lenses are in your eye. That will save you a lot of time when handling the lenses or trying to find one you have dropped.

Vertex Toric lenses require frequent replacement, and only your eye doctor can determine the best replacement schedule for you. It will typically be 1 to 2 weeks between replacements for this brand.

It is also important to see your physician if you are considering using these lenses for overnight and extended wear of any length, because not everyone can tolerate this kind of wearing schedule. People have different medical needs, and what works for someone else may not work for you. Only your doctor knows for sure whether you can use these lenses for extended wear without other negative effects.

If a flexible wearing and replacement schedule sounds good to you, then you'll be glad you tried Vertex Toric contact lenses. Whether it's the fresh feeling that comes from weekly to bi-weekly replacement, the high moisture level, or cutting-edge lens design, you will love your lenses every minute you are wearing them.

About the Author: