- 06-13-2011, 11:49 PM#1
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Going from RGP to Toric Soft Lenses w/ Severe MyopiaHi all,
I'm currently 21 years old and have been wearing RGP lenses due to my severe myopia (around -14 and 15 for glasses in both eyes) and astigmatism for about 10 years now with much success visually. They have corrected my vision to around 25/20 maybe even closer to 20/20 in both eyes. However, though I finally got used to them, I have always found them to be relatively uncomfortable, especially after wearing for an extended period of time (8+ hours).
My brother and mother who also both suffer from similar levels of severe myopia and astigmatism recently switched over from their RGP lenses to Biofit toric lenses and they LOVE them and claim that they see wonderfully and that they are so comfortable. Thus, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and I just got mine today (Right Eye: -9, -2.25 x180 Left Eye:-9, 1.75 x 180.... -9 doesn't sound high enough but thats what it says on the contacts). Initially, they seemed pretty comfortable, however, I had some issues with my right eye being "blurry" at first/not quite settling. After wearing them for a few hours today, my vision seemed to be clearer, but not quite 'crisp' like with my other lenses. However, this is only the first day wearing the lenses and my eyes may not be used to them/may need to be adjusted (I'm going back in next week).
Basically, I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience switching over from RGP to soft lenses and how they felt about the switch? I know people always say that you generally see better with RGP lenses, especially those like me with severe myopia, but I really want to see well and have the comfort of the soft lenses. (plus, my mother who wore both hard and RGP lenses for decades LOVES the new Biofit toric lenses)
Any feedback is appreciated! -
Hi there Blondie48199, and welcome to Lens 101. I'm afraid I don't have experience with toric contact lenses, but I've been reading this site for a long time and I've learned that soft lenses are generally more comfortable than RGP lenses, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
Originally Posted by Blondie48199 
Hi all,
I'm currently 21 years old and have been wearing RGP lenses due to my severe myopia (around -14 and 15 for glasses in both eyes) and astigmatism for about 10 years now with much success visually. They have corrected my vision to around 25/20 maybe even closer to 20/20 in both eyes. However, though I finally got used to them, I have always found them to be relatively uncomfortable, especially after wearing for an extended period of time (8+ hours).
My brother and mother who also both suffer from similar levels of severe myopia and astigmatism recently switched over from their RGP lenses to Biofit toric lenses and they LOVE them and claim that they see wonderfully and that they are so comfortable. Thus, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and I just got mine today (Right Eye: -9, -2.25 x180 Left Eye:-9, 1.75 x 180.... -9 doesn't sound high enough but thats what it says on the contacts). Initially, they seemed pretty comfortable, however, I had some issues with my right eye being "blurry" at first/not quite settling. After wearing them for a few hours today, my vision seemed to be clearer, but not quite 'crisp' like with my other lenses. However, this is only the first day wearing the lenses and my eyes may not be used to them/may need to be adjusted (I'm going back in next week).
Basically, I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience switching over from RGP to soft lenses and how they felt about the switch? I know people always say that you generally see better with RGP lenses, especially those like me with severe myopia, but I really want to see well and have the comfort of the soft lenses. (plus, my mother who wore both hard and RGP lenses for decades LOVES the new Biofit toric lenses)
Any feedback is appreciated!
I've also read that RGP lenses do provide crisper vision generally, and finally, I've learned the people quickly adapt to the rigid lenses, but it sounds to me like you never quite got used to it. Me personally, I'd rather put up with a slight blur than be aware of rigid contact lenses in my eyes all the time. It may not hurt, but I'd know they were there. If I were you I'd give the Biofit Toric lenses a little more time. As you probably know, toric lenses have to be on your eye a certain way; if they "tilt" you won't see clearly. Once you get used to that fact, things go much better.
Let us know what you decide and once you've posted some more, you can show us pictures of how good you look in your Biofit Toric or RGP lenses.
- 07-08-2011, 06:42 AM#3
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Originally Posted by Blondie48199 Hi all,
I'm currently 21 years old and have been wearing RGP lenses due to my severe myopia (around -14 and 15 for glasses in both eyes) and astigmatism for about 10 years now with much success visually. They have corrected my vision to around 25/20 maybe even closer to 20/20 in both eyes. However, though I finally got used to them, I have always found them to be relatively uncomfortable, especially after wearing for an extended period of time (8+ hours).
My brother and mother who also both suffer from similar levels of severe myopia and astigmatism recently switched over from their RGP lenses to Biofit toric lenses and they LOVE them and claim that they see wonderfully and that they are so comfortable. Thus, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and I just got mine today (Right Eye: -9, -2.25 x180 Left Eye:-9, 1.75 x 180.... -9 doesn't sound high enough but thats what it says on the contacts). Initially, they seemed pretty comfortable, however, I had some issues with my right eye being "blurry" at first/not quite settling. After wearing them for a few hours today, my vision seemed to be clearer, but not quite 'crisp' like with my other lenses. However, this is only the first day wearing the lenses and my eyes may not be used to them/may need to be adjusted (I'm going back in next week).
Basically, I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience switching over from RGP to soft lenses and how they felt about the switch? I know people always say that you generally see better with RGP lenses, especially those like me with severe myopia, but I really want to see well and have the comfort of the soft lenses. (plus, my mother who wore both hard and RGP lenses for decades LOVES the new Biofit toric lenses)
Any feedback is appreciated!
Hi Blondie48199, this is wonderful to read your post. I am new to this forum and have been looking for others with extreme myopia/astigmatism wearing/trying soft toric contacts. Just like you, I've worn RGP successfully for a long time (for me about 15 years), until recently, after I had kids, I reverted to my (high-index thin lens) glasses.
I now want to return to wearing contacts, but not to RGP and want to try soft lenses. but my eye doctor tells me that soft toric lenses are too prohibitively expensive (about $1,000). I'm wondering how much your Biofit toric lenses cost? And also if close-up vision (reading/computer work) is clear with these lenses?
My eyeglass prescription is less than yours, about -13 and -12.5 with astigmatism in both eyes.
Thanks for any comments. - 07-08-2011, 09:52 AM#4
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Biofit or Biofinity?Hi AnnieHope4-2020. Welcome to Lens 101. I'm glad that Blondie48199's post has been so helpful to you. If you shop Lens.com for Biofit toric lenses, you won't find them there, but there is a brand called Biofinity Toric, and they're $53.95 for a box 6, plus tax. Originally Posted by AnnieHope4-2020 Hi Blondie48199, this is wonderful to read your post. I am new to this forum and have been looking for others with extreme myopia/astigmatism wearing/trying soft toric contacts. Just like you, I've worn RGP successfully for a long time (for me about 15 years), until recently, after I had kids, I reverted to my (high-index thin lens) glasses.
I now want to return to wearing contacts, but not to RGP and want to try soft lenses. but my eye doctor tells me that soft toric lenses are too prohibitively expensive (about $1,000). I'm wondering how much your Biofit toric lenses cost? And also if close-up vision (reading/computer work) is clear with these lenses?
My eyeglass prescription is less than yours, about -13 and -12.5 with astigmatism in both eyes.
Thanks for any comments.
http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens604.asp -
Have You Switched?So even the hi-index glasses don't do it for you, do they AnnieHope4-2020. Have you switched back to contact lenses yet? Originally Posted by AnnieHope4-2020 Hi Blondie48199, this is wonderful to read your post. I am new to this forum and have been looking for others with extreme myopia/astigmatism wearing/trying soft toric contacts. Just like you, I've worn RGP successfully for a long time (for me about 15 years), until recently, after I had kids, I reverted to my (high-index thin lens) glasses.
I now want to return to wearing contacts, but not to RGP and want to try soft lenses. but my eye doctor tells me that soft toric lenses are too prohibitively expensive (about $1,000). I'm wondering how much your Biofit toric lenses cost? And also if close-up vision (reading/computer work) is clear with these lenses?
My eyeglass prescription is less than yours, about -13 and -12.5 with astigmatism in both eyes.
Thanks for any comments. -
Did You Find Them?What's new, AnnieHope4? Did you get some contact lenses in your price range that you like? Originally Posted by AnnieHope4-2020 Hi Blondie48199, this is wonderful to read your post. I am new to this forum and have been looking for others with extreme myopia/astigmatism wearing/trying soft toric contacts. Just like you, I've worn RGP successfully for a long time (for me about 15 years), until recently, after I had kids, I reverted to my (high-index thin lens) glasses.
I now want to return to wearing contacts, but not to RGP and want to try soft lenses. but my eye doctor tells me that soft toric lenses are too prohibitively expensive (about $1,000). I'm wondering how much your Biofit toric lenses cost? And also if close-up vision (reading/computer work) is clear with these lenses?
My eyeglass prescription is less than yours, about -13 and -12.5 with astigmatism in both eyes.
Thanks for any comments. -
So, Blondie48199 . . . how about some feedback about the feedback? Do you need more feedback? Originally Posted by Blondie48199 Hi all,
I'm currently 21 years old and have been wearing RGP lenses due to my severe myopia (around -14 and 15 for glasses in both eyes) and astigmatism for about 10 years now with much success visually. They have corrected my vision to around 25/20 maybe even closer to 20/20 in both eyes. However, though I finally got used to them, I have always found them to be relatively uncomfortable, especially after wearing for an extended period of time (8+ hours).
My brother and mother who also both suffer from similar levels of severe myopia and astigmatism recently switched over from their RGP lenses to Biofit toric lenses and they LOVE them and claim that they see wonderfully and that they are so comfortable. Thus, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and I just got mine today (Right Eye: -9, -2.25 x180 Left Eye:-9, 1.75 x 180.... -9 doesn't sound high enough but thats what it says on the contacts). Initially, they seemed pretty comfortable, however, I had some issues with my right eye being "blurry" at first/not quite settling. After wearing them for a few hours today, my vision seemed to be clearer, but not quite 'crisp' like with my other lenses. However, this is only the first day wearing the lenses and my eyes may not be used to them/may need to be adjusted (I'm going back in next week).
Basically, I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience switching over from RGP to soft lenses and how they felt about the switch? I know people always say that you generally see better with RGP lenses, especially those like me with severe myopia, but I really want to see well and have the comfort of the soft lenses. (plus, my mother who wore both hard and RGP lenses for decades LOVES the new Biofit toric lenses)
Any feedback is appreciated! - 11-30-2011, 11:21 AM#8
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Waiting for a ResponseWell, still just the one post by Blondie48199 . . .
- 11-30-2011, 12:11 PM#9
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The fit of toric soft contact lenses may or may not suit an individual due to the curvature and how the toric powers are positioned on the lenses. RGP lenses will always fit better because they are ordered custom for each and every patient. However, if a toric soft lens fits well the vision can APPROACH the sharpness of an rgp lens but not 100%. Originally Posted by Blondie48199 Hi all,
I'm currently 21 years old and have been wearing RGP lenses due to my severe myopia (around -14 and 15 for glasses in both eyes) and astigmatism for about 10 years now with much success visually. They have corrected my vision to around 25/20 maybe even closer to 20/20 in both eyes. However, though I finally got used to them, I have always found them to be relatively uncomfortable, especially after wearing for an extended period of time (8+ hours).
My brother and mother who also both suffer from similar levels of severe myopia and astigmatism recently switched over from their RGP lenses to Biofit toric lenses and they LOVE them and claim that they see wonderfully and that they are so comfortable. Thus, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and I just got mine today (Right Eye: -9, -2.25 x180 Left Eye:-9, 1.75 x 180.... -9 doesn't sound high enough but thats what it says on the contacts). Initially, they seemed pretty comfortable, however, I had some issues with my right eye being "blurry" at first/not quite settling. After wearing them for a few hours today, my vision seemed to be clearer, but not quite 'crisp' like with my other lenses. However, this is only the first day wearing the lenses and my eyes may not be used to them/may need to be adjusted (I'm going back in next week).
Basically, I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience switching over from RGP to soft lenses and how they felt about the switch? I know people always say that you generally see better with RGP lenses, especially those like me with severe myopia, but I really want to see well and have the comfort of the soft lenses. (plus, my mother who wore both hard and RGP lenses for decades LOVES the new Biofit toric lenses)
Any feedback is appreciated! - 11-30-2011, 12:12 PM#10
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Personally proclear toric and frequency toric both by coopervision I have found to be a great product to fit most toric clients. Originally Posted by Sk8erBoi Hi there Blondie48199, and welcome to Lens 101. I'm afraid I don't have experience with toric contact lenses, but I've been reading this site for a long time and I've learned that soft lenses are generally more comfortable than RGP lenses, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
I've also read that RGP lenses do provide crisper vision generally, and finally, I've learned the people quickly adapt to the rigid lenses, but it sounds to me like you never quite got used to it. Me personally, I'd rather put up with a slight blur than be aware of rigid contact lenses in my eyes all the time. It may not hurt, but I'd know they were there. If I were you I'd give the Biofit Toric lenses a little more time. As you probably know, toric lenses have to be on your eye a certain way; if they "tilt" you won't see clearly. Once you get used to that fact, things go much better.
Let us know what you decide and once you've posted some more, you can show us pictures of how good you look in your Biofit Toric or RGP lenses. -
CompetitionIs one of those brands more popular with your clients that the other? Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's Personally Proclear Toric and Frequency Toric both by Coopervision I have found to be a great product to fit most toric clients.
- 11-30-2011, 01:52 PM#12
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they center extremely well so they tend to be more popular. Originally Posted by Goldar Is one of those brands more popular with your clients that the other?
People forgot that toric lenses are not allowed to rotate on the eye so some lenses perform better at being stable on the eye. -
Thw Winner Is . . .Which one centers extremely well? Proclear Toric or Frequency Toric? Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's they center extremely well so they tend to be more popular.
People forgot that toric lenses are not allowed to rotate on the eye so some lenses perform better at being stable on the eye. - 11-30-2011, 03:11 PM#14
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both do!
Both are noted for their on-eye stability! AND they are also extremely comfortable lenses. - 11-30-2011, 04:05 PM#15
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Awesome. Comfort and on-eye stability. Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's both do!
Both are noted for their on-eye stability! AND they are also extremely comfortable lenses.
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