Toric soft lenses, used to correct significant astigmatism,
are manufactured differently than standard soft lenses.
Inserting them correctly will allow you to see clearer
faster after insertion.
Toric lenses are usually weighted on the bottom of the
lens; that is they are thicker at the bottom (or six o'clock
position). This thicker part of the lens aids in
stabilizing the lens on the eye to avoid rotation or
turning of the lens.
So when inserting a toric lens, first look for laser
markings on the lens. They usually look like small marks
or "hairs" on the lens and they are almost always located
at the thicker, bottom of the lens. So lenses have a
single laser mark at 6 o'clock and others have 3 at 5,6
and 7 o'clock. Orientate the lens on your finger so that
these marks are opposite the tip of your finger, so that
when you insert your toric lens, the thicker part of the
lens is already going on the bottom of your cornea.
Inserting a toric lens like this will not only be more
comfortable for you after insertion, but your vision will
be much clearer as well.
