toric lenses

Toric lenses have greater light bending power in one direction than the other.

The first disposable toric lenses were introduced in 2000 by Vistakon.

For astigmatism, special contact lenses called toric lenses are prescribed.

Lenses that correct astigmatism are called toric lenses.

Once only available in a rigid, gas-permeable form, toric lenses are now available also as soft lenses.

A different model of toric lenses is created by Alcon and may correct up to 3 diopters of astigmatism.

Cylindrical lenses can be used to correct ocular astigmatism, although toric lenses are more commonly used.

Bausch is doing fine in toric lenses, which correct for astigmatism, but that market is too small to buoy Bausch's flagging revenue.

The more common regular astigmatism arising from either the cornea or crystalline lens can be corrected by eyeglasses or toric lenses.

Toric lenses are primarily used in eyeglasses, contact lenses and intraocular lenses, to correct astigmatism.

Subsidiary CooperVision was founded in 1979 and is the 3rd largest contact lens maker in the world and the number one manufacturer of toric lenses.

In August, the company recalled nearly 780,000 Avaira Toric lenses after the FDA received dozens of reports of eye pain and vision problems from wearers.