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What do you think about Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism? What's your experience with these toric lenses? What's good - what's bad?
Read what others have to say and tell us what you like or dislike about Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism.
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 Love it: 12  So So: 5  Forget it: 7
They are Okay....
I wear the Astigmatism Oasis ones, and they are alright. They made my eye go completely red once, when I took it out, my eye went back to normal? Does anyone know what that was?
Aside from that, pretty comfortable, a little dry, since I have dry eyes (not sure if this is just me...).
I wear the Astigmatism Oasis ones, and they are alright. They made my eye go completely red once, when I took it out, my eye went back to normal? Does anyone know what that was? Aside from that, pretty comfortable, a little dry, since I have dry eyes (not sure if this is just me...)."
Submitted by: Shanelle
Date: June 3, 2010
 inside-out question
"I am trialing acuvue oasys for astigmatism, but there is no inside-out marks on the contacts, only 2 lines. How do I know if they are inserted correctly? THANKS" (Add a comment)
Posted by: mlopp
Date: May 5, 2010
Loved them and would recommend
"Great product - the best lenses I have tried so far and have been wearing contact lenses for 20 years." (Add a comment)
Posted by: Michelle
Date: April 13, 2010
Terrible Lenses
"These contact lenses literally leave full red rings around my eye when I take them out. They make my eye extremely dry, red, and water to the point where I can only wear them 4 days a week and for less than 6 hours. They are also difficult to get in place. If anyone knows of any other lenses for astigmatism that aren't horrible please let me know. Acuvue 2 was even much better." (Add a comment)
Posted by: Jake
Date: March 28, 2010
"I have the same thing! Once it made my entire eye go dark red. Once I took it out, it was fine..."
Submitted by: Shanelle
Date: June 5, 2010
Not Sure
"This is the first time im getting contacts and i was thinking of getting these but after reading the comments im not sure what to do now. im having second thoughts... what should i do??? :/" (Add an answer or a comment)
Posted by: imnotsure
Date: February 6, 2010
"Try going to the optometrist, they usually let you try them out with a one week trial period. If you decide you don't like them, they recommend another brand that you can try out for another week until you find the one that fits you best." (Add a comment)
Posted by: Andrea
Date: April 17, 2010
luv the lenses
"the people who hate these great lenses have to give them one more shot!" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: kimster
Date: February 4, 2010
THE LENSES!!!
"My old contact lenses were pretty okay. but sometimes, i could really feel them and they got extremely dry, right as i got to maybe 3rd or 4th period. The Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism are literally 1000000000000 times better. i can barely feel them, they don't get dry, and the vision is 20/20. THEY ARE THE BEST LENSES THAT I'VE EVER TRIED!!! :D" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Dittobobb
Date: February 4, 2010
Great lenses !!
"First was skeptical after reading some comments here. Got some trial lenses - I have to say they are awesome: Great vision, no problems with itchy eyes. Will order 2 boxes and provide an update in a few months. " (Add a comment)
Submitted by: AngelB
Date: January 18, 2010
Hated the Acuvue Oasys
"Worst contact lenses I have ever tried. These lenses were incredibly uncomfortable, and made my peripheral vision blurry. My eyes were sore for hours after taking them out. To top it off, when I got them checked by my optometrist, I couldn't even read all of the letters on the eye chart. I don't know what the fuss is about, because I will never again put these lenses in my eyes." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Andy
Date: January 11, 2010
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
"WORST contacts EVER. After 2 days, they turn completely opaque on the bottom half(Peroxide cleanser doesn't help).Dr said it was a defect and gave me new ones.Same problem. Tried 3 diff brands that didn't fit,and back in these for over a year.Have CHRONIC conjunctivitis in one eye and sinus stays clogged on that side.Eye hurts all the time, is swollen,red,and always has sticky discharge.Used Acuvue lenses for almost 20yrs and never had problems until these lenses. Bring back Acuvue Toric!" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Jenni
Date: December 19, 2009
Amazed!!!
"I can only imagine what the next breakthrough will be in this line of lenses for Astigmatism. A+!" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Armani
Date: December 8, 2009
Comfortable
"but constant blurry vision: bad for reading but good for just socializing. The lens is quite comfortable, but easy to scratch. I have constant blurry vision (with this lens in my dominant eye, and just the plain 'Acuvue Oasys' lens in the other eye). My lenses are fine if I am socializing, but a nightmare if I am reading or using the computer. My non-dominant eye also has a weak astigmatism (-0.5) but this lens is not bad for that power, so I have to wear a normal lens in that eye - and my vision suffers." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Amelia
Date: December 4, 2009
Cloudy
"I previously had the Advance but was just switched to Oasys. THEY ARE CLOUDY ALL OF THE TIME. I am now trying a 4th different type of solution. The doc thinks the solution is the problem. I am very frustrated and discouraged. I have headaches all the time when they are in." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Lisa
Date: November 11, 2009
"You might want to check the contact lens solution section for this lens." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Acuvue-now.com Editor
Date: November 15, 2009
"Probably your solution. B+L Fresh...better for AOFA" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Johnny Utah
Date: March 24, 2010
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
"Terrible problems with these. I have had itchy red eyes continuously, to the point that my opthamalogist had me on two prescriptions for "unknown" infection." Finally last weekend, I kept lenses out. Monday am my corneas were nice & white. Placed lenses back in eyes and whamo!! red again. I'll never wear these again. Is the redness perhaps from the sun protection??" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Kresent
Date: October 28, 2009
Luv the Acuvue Oasys 4 Astigmatism...
"... much more than The Acuvue Advance..never get blurry. I can wear them all day without them bothering me" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: kayterz2no1
Source: http://www.twitter.com
Date: October 15, 2009
not so happy with these
"I've been having many problems with these lenses ever since my doctor switched me to them because of my astigmatism. not only does it take like 10 minutes some mornings to get them adjusted right so they're not blurry, they really irritate my eyes. My eyes have become very red, watery, very sensitive to light ( i can't even wear sunglasses outside, they still hurt) and they hurt! I'm definitely switching to a different brand." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: heather
Date: October 9, 2009
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
"I hate these contacts. I've worn toric lenses for years and never had any problems until my doc made me switch to these a few months ago because they're a "superior product." They slip around on my eye a lot, which makes them go out of focus (they're not in backward). Then they dry out too fast. I'm going through a bottle of drops a week. Plus, I can only wear these so-called "two-week disposables" for a couple of days." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Mac
Date: September 24, 2009
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
"Definitely comfortable but for some reason after 1 week of use they don't slip in well in the morning and I have to fiddle with them to get them aligned. If I don't manually move them my vision is blurry.
Its almost like they are retaining the shape of the eye overnight." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: RKM
Source: http://www.acuvue-now.com
Date: August 15, 2009
Dear Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism,
"I think I love you. Have never seen clearly EVER w/contacts until now. Happy camper am I." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: AnnieR
Source: http://www.twitter.com
Date: April 14, 2009
I have worn Acuvue lenses for years...
"... and loved them. Recently, when I had my eyes checked, my optometrist told me I needed the Oasys lenses for astigmatism. I absolutely hate them. Half the time they're blurry. They also seem to stay folded a lot of the time. In fact, it's not unusual for me to almost blink them out during the day. I could see just fine and was very comfortable before I got these new lenses. Is there any way I can just go back to what I was wearing?" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Marilynn
Date: April 2, 2009
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
"I just got these contacts two days ago and finally opened a pair yesterday. My vision was crisp, clear, and amazing, until i started to notice the blurryness on the sides(maybe because of the magnets). Then today, I put them in, and within two seconds they got really scratchy. I took my right lense out and my eye got all red. why did this happen and does anybody have any suggestions?" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Joe R.
Date: March 11, 2009
"I just got my lenses on Thursday, and have the same issues as you. The edges are blurry and I can tell when they go out of place because they get itchy. I remedy this by using a drop or two of solution as eye drops, just to moisten my eye a bit. I think I have this issue because this is my first time wearing contacts. All in all, I absolutely love them, it is just taking me a while to get used to them. Most the time, I can't even tell I am wearing them." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Trish
Date: March 23, 2009
"You just put the lense in inside out. accidently did the same thing about two weeks ago." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Josh
Date: July 15, 2009
Acuvue Contacts for Astigmatism (Comment by pro)
"Yes, Acuvue has different products for astigmatism to help people with astigmatism get crisp, clear vision.
They have the Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism and also the Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism - which is their newest product.
I have fit my patients with both products and they work very well. I have had patients say that they really love the comfort and the vision with the new Oasys for Astigmatism lens. So I do fit my patients with that one when it is appropriate - since it is the latest and the greatest product available for my patients with astigmatism." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Dr. Bearden
Source: http://visionaryeyecare.wordpress.com/2008/10/19
Date: December 24, 2008
The ones I have now
"... the ones I have now (acuvue oasys for astigmatism) I can't even realize i'm wearing, even if I've worn them past the two weeks (these are 2 week disposables) by accident. I think this comfort preference is really up to the individual, cause I know friends who'll never go with acuvue because they thought it was uncomfortable.." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Jane
Source: http://nslog.com/2008/11/04/giving_contacts_another_go
Date: November 4, 2008
They are awesome
"I started out with some Focus Torics then Freshlook Toric. My doc felt these would be the most comfortable but after wearing them for while I'm getting out the re-wetting drops within minutes of putting them in. So, they just became too painful to wear. Then I saw the new Oasys lenses, so i decided to give them a try. Once I was fitted, these were just a revelation. T hey feel like nothing, they are awesome. I can wear them all day long, on windy days, at work in front of the computer, no more re-wetting drops since I got them. Thank you Vistakon!" (Add a comment)
Submitted by: Karen S
Date: November 24, 2008
Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism (reviewed by pro)
"We got our Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism kit this week and i have already put about 6 patients into it. its a good lens, not a significant step-up IMO from the Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism. Same (or very, very similar) design, but upgrading to the better senofilcon material and ditching that galyfilcon (acuvue advance material) that has the lipid deposition problems, so thats good. its not the be-all-and-end-all of astigmatic vision correction and it has its problems, but with the decent design of the lens, excellent health of the material, HUGE brand recognition and being backed by Vistakon's ultra-effective direct-to-consumer marketing, i expect it to QUICKLY be the market leader. which is fine with me.
i have a few beefs to air out with Vistakon real quick however, none of them big:
1) the direct-to-patient marketing is irritating, guys. ok maybe in your sales meetings its been proven that it works, but us O.D.'s find it maddening. i get so tired of people with 6 diopters of astigmatism or k's of 52.00 (or 38.00!) coming in asking for "that acuvue lens for astigmatism", as well as the BS "certificate for a free pair". EVERYONE GETS A FREE PAIR OF EVERY LENS at every office i've ever heard of. no one needs a "certificate" printed from a cheeseball website for that. why not market more to the doc and less to the patient? i guess you're just following the "Viagra" lead. cant blame you too much, it must work. but you're really the only major manufacturer doing it, and i personally am irritated by it.
2) you guys were the 1st to name/label a lens to be "for astigmatism" instead of toric. i know why you did it...b/c patients dont know what "toric" is, they have to have it explained to them (nevermind the fact that virtually no one can say or spell the word "astigmatism", so instead of explaining what "toric" means we have to tutor them on how to spell/say "astigmatism"). patients with astigmatism know they need a lens for astigmatism, and your lenses say that. so it all makes sense. i get it. BUT...it had an effect that maybe you didnt anticipate: you're taking the doctor and the doc's knowledge out of the equation. is that what you mean to do? you're telling astigmats that your lens is for them, and you claim this is a "new" idea. i even had one patient this week who was SHOCKED to find out that acuvue lenses for astigmatism were not the "first" lenses for astigmatism. plus i get so tired of writing Rx's that say "acuvue advance for astigmatism". if you want to be like Viagra so much, come up with some catchy ONE WORD, TWO-SYLLABLE, LESS-THAN-8-LETTER name for your lens. i have to write this 20x a day and it gets tedious. i'd rather just write something like "AVAIRA" (hint hint), or even "AVAIRA TORIC". you're giving me carpel tunnel lol
3) why not do something about your optic zone and generally-less-than-average optical quality designs? you guys have one of the best materials i've ever used (the Oasys material...senofilcon), but then you go ruin it with inferior optics and a tiny optic zone-the smallest optic zone in the market. i get multiple problems from it. it seems such a waste...like building a brand new Indian motorcycle from the ground up with top-of-the-line everything, then finishing it off with a putrid baby-poop yellow paint job and beach-cruiser bicycle fenders.
4) and why does every sphere you make have to be a 14.0 diameter? cant you make ONE lens that will fit a larger-than-average cornea? just wondering.
but i'll use your "johnson & johnson vistakon acuvue oasys for astigmatism" lens b/c its a pretty good product and you provided me with a kit & lots of trials, not to mention i'm sure i'll see your new "johnson & johnson vistakon acuvue oasys for astigmatism" commercials in between "viva viagra!" ditties, so patients will definitely be asking. i guess its not so bad, we will make a big $4 for every box we sell." (Add a comment)
Submitted by: princeidoc
Source: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-wSz1Uw8haa.._wmbA0eEWaW4?p=246
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