Astigmatism occurs when either the cornea or the crystalline lens of the eye are not spherical in shape like a football.  This can mean the cornea or lens is shaped more like the side of a rugby ball (steeper on one angle and flatter across another). Astigmatism causes blurred vision in the eye as the two curvatures focus light in different positions, causing blurred vision at both distance and near.

Here at K McGuinness Opticians, we can supply toric contact lenses for correcting astigmatism and we can assess exactly what you need to correct your vision during a consultation.

Choosing the right contact lenses for astigmatism

Toric contact lenses are specially designed to help the lenses stay in the right place on your eye. They may be a little thicker, have lens truncation, or have thick and thin zones to enable them to stay in place on your eye.

We can advise on the different type of contact lenses for astigmatism that would be best for you and your lifestyle.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and find out if toric contact lenses are the best option for you.