I have DETECTED astigmatism. Does this mean I can’t wear contact lenses?

First of all, calm down, astigmatism is not a disease! And you’re not alone, you’d be surprised to learn that as many as 30% of people have astigmatism.

WHAT IS IT?

a spilt image of the red bridge
An example of vision with astigmatism. This is a type of refractive error in which the eye focuses light unevenly on the retina. As a result, vision becomes distorted and blurred at all distances.

Astigmatism is a visual impairment in which the sun’s rays pass through the optical system of the eye and intersect at two focal points instead of one. As a result, the image you see usually appears blurred, distorted and shadowed.

Clear and stable vision can be achieved with special cylindrical glasses or toric/astigmatic contact lenses. But remember, only an eye care professional can identify and assess astigmatism and select the right astigmatic/toric contact lenses for your individual needs.

Advantages of rapid stabilisation design

  1. Up to four stabilisation zones ensure clear and stable vision, independent of eye and head movements.
  2. This technology is designed to stabilise lenses quickly by using the natural blinking force of the eyes.
  3. Minimal changes in contact lens thickness under both eyelids.

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Astigmatic contact lenses are available in both daily disposable and extended-wear versions, but only ACUVUE astigmatic contact lenses are equipped with rapid stabilisation technology.