Can you wear Air Optix with astigmatism?
You can wear Air Optix for Astigmatism for up to 30 days, though each lens needs to be removed and cleaned overnight. It is possible to sleep while wearing Air Optix for Astigmatism for up to 6 nights, but you must have this approved by your optician before doing so.
Is Air Optix for astigmatism being discontinued?
The former AIR OPTIX® packaging will be phased out and be progressively replaced by the new contemporary packaging throughout 2017. Alcon will inform Eye Care Professionals of the change and provide them with up to date promotional materials featuring the new packaging.
Does astigmatism worsen with age?
After the age of 25, astigmatism will typically stay the same. It can also gradually worsen with age or due to other eye conditions. Fortunately, most astigmatism can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or laser vision surgery.
Which is better for astigmatism glasses or contacts?
Both can correct astigmatism.
Many people think only glasses can correct astigmatism, but contact lenses do as well. GP contacts are often preferred for correcting astigmatism because they hold their shape, thereby retaining the proper visual correction, better than soft lenses.
What causes astigmatism to worsen?
This Eye Condition Only Gets Worse Over Time
As with almost every single eye condition, astigmatism only gets worse over time. The main reason for this is that, over time, the astigmatism changes angle and, without glasses or contact lenses at the very least, it only worsens.