Until recently, if you suffered from astigmatism and wanted to change your eye color you were rather out of luck. Not anymore. FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses from the CIBA Vision Corporation offer you the excitement of transforming your appearance with a great new color while at the same time replacing your blurry astigmatic vision with crisp, clear visual acuity. They are typically replaceable bi-weekly and usually worn and removed daily, although some people can use them for up to seven days of extended non-stop wear between removals.
Now FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses give you the exciting opportunity to change your looks either profoundly or in small ways, whichever you prefer. Blue, honey, green and grey are the colors currently available if you suffer from astigmatism. The selection is not quite as large as for non-astigmatic patients who use FreshLook ColorBlends, but it’s enough of a selection to change your appearance to something different.
Don’t worry about the lenses looking fake. CIBA Vision uses what it calls a three-in-one technology process that blends three different shades of color into a single hue in order to create the completely natural look with subtle depths of color you would expect to see when you look at a gorgeous pair of eyes.
Of course, it’s not all just about color and appearance. The lenses must accurately correct your astigmatism as well, and FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses deliver on this score. Astigmatism is a condition where your cornea is shaped more like an oval or egg rather than a perfect sphere, which scatters and distorts rays of light instead of forcing them to focus correctly on the retina. The result is blurry vision. Toric contact lenses behave as a refracting surface that compensates for the astigmatism and re-focuses light rays on the retina where they belong, resulting in crystal-clear vision for you once again.
The comfort level of the lenses while worn is also a consideration. FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses are made of phemfilcon A, a hydrophilic (water-absorbing) co-polymer made up of 55% water when hydrated fully. A high water content equates to increased smoothness and wearing comfort for as long as you use your lenses.
Another great feature of these lenses is that they provide some protection against UV rays. They contain a UV-absorbing substance that has been incorporated into the polymer matrix of the lenses to absorb ultraviolet light and provide you with some measure of protection. That matters because ultraviolet radiation can cause long-term damage to your eyes. The protection offered by these lenses is not as complete as you get from goggles or sunglasses because the lenses cannot fully cover the eyes and surrounding area, so the protection you get should be considered an excellent addition to other forms of UV protection rather than a substitute.
Your wearing and replacement schedule must be determined by your physician because everyone’s vision and medical needs are different. While the lenses may be used by some people for up to seven days of continuous extended wear between replacements, not everyone can tolerate such long-term use of contact lenses. Only your doctor can tell you for sure. Also, while the lenses are usually intended for bi-weekly replacement if removed and cleaned daily, your doctor may prescribe a different schedule for you based on your individual physiology.
What could be more exciting than switching your eye color to a fabulous new look, while at the same time having crystal-clear vision? FreshLook ColorBlends Toric contact lenses offer the best of both worlds, giving you the opportunity to dramatically or subtly change your appearance using high-quality, state of the art colored toric lenses that will correct your astigmatism. If a different look with a flexible wearing and replacement schedule appeal to you, you’ll be glad you tried this brand.
