How to Read Your Prescription for Toric Color Contacts
Check Before Buying Toric Color Contacts!
A Complete Guide to Reading Your Prescription
Have you been giving up on color contacts because of astigmatism? Or are you confused by terms like CYL and AXIS on the order screen?
Toric color contact lenses (for astigmatism) require checking more values than standard lenses, which can feel a bit overwhelming at first. However, once you understand three key terms—PWR, CYL, and AXIS—you can easily find the perfect lenses for your eyes online.
As a specialized site for toric lenses, My Toric provides a professional and easy-to-understand guide on how to read your prescription without mistakes!
1. Understanding the Terms on Your Prescription
Your prescription will always include the following items. It is important to understand the role of each.
- PWR / D / SPH (Power): Indicates the strength of nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). "-" means nearsighted, and "+" means farsighted. The higher the number, the stronger the correction.
- CYL (Cylinder): Represents the degree of astigmatism. This is the most critical value when choosing toric color contacts.
- AXIS / AX: Represents the angle of astigmatism (from 0 to 180 degrees). Aligning the lens to this value ensures clear, blur-free vision.
- BC (Base Curve): The curvature of the lens. This affects how well the lens fits on your eye.
- DIA (Diameter): The total width of the lens.
2. Tips for Choosing Toric-Specific Values: CYL and AXIS
The most common mistakes when ordering toric color contacts involve selecting the correct CYL (Cylinder) and AXIS.
A CYL value that is too strong can cause eye strain, and an incorrect AXIS can lead to blurry vision. Always choose values based on your latest contact lens prescription issued by an eye doctor.
Lens design is crucial for stabilizing the AXIS. My Toric lenses utilize unique stabilization technology to prevent the lens from rotating in your eye, maintaining comfortable and sharp vision all day long.
3. Can I Use My Glasses Prescription to Buy Contacts?
This is a common question, and the answer is "No." Because glasses and contact lenses sit at different distances from your eyes, the power required can vary even for the same person. For an accurate and comfortable fit, always use a prescription specifically for contact lenses.
4. Conclusion: Get Your Ideal Eyes with My Toric
Now that you know how to read your prescription, you no longer have to worry about choosing toric color contacts.
At My Toric, we offer a wide range of designs—from natural to trendy—specifically for astigmatism, which were previously hard to find.