Your Guide to Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism
Let's tackle one of the most common questions I hear from patients: "Can I get DAILIES TOTAL1 for my astigmatism?" For a long time, the answer was no, but that has changed. The short answer is yes, DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism is available, and it’s a fantastic option for many people. This lens was developed…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
Contact Lenses for Night Driving
Poor night vision in contacts is rarely fixed by changing brand. It comes from three things: how wide your pupil opens in the dark, astigmatism that is not fully corrected, and a lens that is dry or dirty. Knowing which is yours saves a lot of money. Why night is different In low light your…
Contact Lens Brands Compared: The Big Four
Four companies make almost every contact lens sold in the United States: Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision, CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb. They compete on a narrower set of things than the marketing suggests — surface technology, oxygen transmission, and how many prescriptions they actually stock. The one specification worth learning Dk/t, not Dk. Dk…
Total30 for Astigmatism: A Practical Guide
Good news for those with astigmatism: yes, TOTAL30 makes a toric lens specifically for your needs. Alcon designed this monthly lens to tackle the two biggest challenges for astigmatism wearers: keeping vision stable and clear while ensuring comfort that lasts all month long. Your Guide to TOTAL30 Lenses for Astigmatism If you have astigmatism, you…
Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
A toric lens has to stay in one orientation on an eye that blinks roughly fifteen times a minute. That single engineering problem explains everything distinctive about them: why they cost more, why the fitting takes longer, and why the classic complaint is vision that comes and goes. What astigmatism is A cornea shaped more…