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Paula Sims <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I have fairly dry eyes but have had great luck with the Focus N&D's and
> the Aquify solution. However, I do need the toric lenses for my
> astigmatism. I've tried the Acuvue Advanced but after about 4 hours they
> dried out horribly no matter how many drops I put in. With the N&D's I
> can go all day without needing eye drops. I've also tried the Optix but
> those weren't great either.
>
> My question is whether there are any very low water content torics
> either currently on the market or coming out soon. Focus is 24% and that
> seems to be the only type that I can wear. Although I kept hearing that
> Focus will be coming out with a toric "soon", my eye doctor said that
> they won't be coming out with a toric version.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paula
Water content is not the issue, or at least not the sole issue, so
looking for a low water content lens is not the right approach. I'd
suggest Proclear Compatible Toric if is available in your rx. The
material tends to do quite well for those with less than desirable tear
reservoir. There are a few toric lenses made of hioxifilcon which also
do well.
A good guess for Focus N&D toric is end of year. Purevision toric might
be available as soon as September (dates for USA availability.) Ask your
doctor to keep asking the silicone-hydrogel manufacturers for torics.
Maybe they'll get that there's a market for it --- that would be the
driving force to get them to move forward.
LB, O.D.
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