Are contact lenses cheaper than glasses? Eyeglasses generally are cheaper than contact lenses over the long term. You don't need to replace glasses as often (unless you break them!) and if your prescription changes over time, you may be able to keep your current frames and just replace the lenses.Do i need toric lenses? Toric Lenses for Astigmatism. If you have astigmatism and want to wear contacts, you'll need a toric lens. They’re made from the same material as other contacts but work with your eyeball, which isn’t completely round. They come in soft or rigid gas-permeable forms, extended wear, and even in colored lenses.Does your patient need a toric lens? Answer: A toric lens implant is an excellent way to correct limited amounts of the most common type of astigmatism (an irregularly shaped cornea that distorts vision)in a patient who is going to have cataract surgery. The implant lens must be positioned exactly for your astigmatism.Is it hard to wear contact lenses? Both types of contact lenses are very easy to use and handle. The two things to avoid are: wearing contact lenses whilst sleeping and wearing the lenses more than the recommended schedule. If you follow the proper procedure and care for the contact lenses, it is unlikely that you will have any problems with infection.
Alden Optical is a specialty and custom contact lens manufacturer located in Lancaster, New York. Every one of our soft and gas permeable lenses is truly made-to-order, including our custom toric contact lenses, our custom sphere contact lenses, our custom tinted contact lenses, our custom multifocal and multifocal toric contact lenses, and