What are toric and multifocal contacts, and who should use them?
Toric contact lenses are designed for people who have astigmatism, while multifocal contacts are made for people with presbyopia. Find out more below!
If you have astigmatism, you tend to have blurred vision at all distances, and your contact lens prescription will have additional numbers for Cylinder and Axis. These are specific measurements required for toric lenses that correct astigmatism.
If you have presbyopia, you probably struggle focusing your vision onto nearby objects, like your phone or a book. Your contact lens prescription will include measurements for ‘Add’, the power that helps you with near vision. This is very common in people aged 40 and up.
We know how daunting learning how to apply and remove your contact lenses can be! Watch the video below to learn how in just a few quick and easy steps. We promise you’ll get the hang of it in no time!
Why Alcon?
Embracing innovation and harnessing the power of water, Alcon offer an ever-growing range of exceptionally comfortable and
highly breathable contact lenses, meticulously designed for all your vision needs.
Engineered to work with the eye’s blinking mechanism, Alcon’s lens design keeps your contacts in place, resisting rotation throughout the day.
The Alcon WaterInnovations™ portfolio of contact lenses have nearly 100% water at the outermost surface, so all that touches your eye is a gentle cushion of moisture.
For maximum comfort, choose Alcon’s daily disposable contact lenses. They’re easy, travel-friendly and the ideal option to minimize any risk of eye infection.
Daily use and care
To make the most of your contact lens wearing experience, it’s important to take care of your contact lenses and use them as your doctor recommends. Cleaning and caring for your reusable contacts is an important part of the process.
Always follow the instructions on your reusable contact lens care pack. Once you remove your contact lenses, give your eyes some rest and avoid lens wear for at least one night.
How often you’ll need to replace your contacts will depend on your contact lens type, whether they’re dailies, bi-weeklies, or monthly replacement contacts.
Use a multi-purpose disinfecting solution to wet each side of your contact lens. Rub each contact lens for about 20 seconds with your finger and then rinse each side of your lens with more solution for 10 more seconds before storing.
That’s one big MYTH! Toric lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism, providing clear and stable vision.
This where Alcon come to save the day! Alcon’s multifocal lenses provide clear, functional vision at all distances, near through far – when properly fitted, of course.
If you have the right contacts, you will not experience this. Alcon’s Precision Balance 8|4® lens design provides excellent on-eye stability and is clinically shown to prevent your lenses for astigmatism from shifting after eye movements and blinks.
Multifocal contact lenses address presbyopia, which commonly begins as early as the age of 40.
Alcon’s toric and multifocal contacts are applied and removed just like regular contact lenses. We encourage reviewing some of the content of this page to learn how to apply and remove your contacts, and additionally speaking to an eyecare professional if you need support or training.
What if we say it was possible to correct astigmatism and presbyopia at the same time? Alcon contact lenses are designed to correct both, offering full-range vision for complex needs.
This is totally up to your preference, actually! Contact lenses offer freedom, a wider field of view and lots of flexibility, so they might be a preferred option depending on your lifestyle. Both glasses and contacts are safe, and you can use both depending on your needs for the day.
