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Hybrid Contact Lenses: A Solution for Difficult Prescriptions?

Written By Lauren Anderson

The majority of contact lenses sold today are either soft lenses or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. But there is another type of contact lens.

Hybrid contact lenses combine the features of both types. They have a rigid gas-permeable inner section surrounded by a soft outer skirt.

They’re most often prescribed for people with keratoconus, severe astigmatism, and other corneal conditions that can be difficult to correct with standard contact lenses.

We’re going to discuss exactly what hybrid contact lenses are and how they can help with these conditions.

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?

Written By Vivian Cummings

CYL, SPH, Axis… what are they?

If you’re staring at the numbers and letters on your lens prescription, you might be curious. Maybe you want to know whether your prescription has changed or if it was filled correctly. You could also have questions about what all those abbreviations are.

So, what is CYL in eye prescription? Let’s get more into what CYL and those other abbreviations mean!

What Is Axis on an Eye Prescription?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you looking at your prescription and wondering what the number labeled “Axis” means? You’re not alone. It’s something that confuses a lot of people, especially if they’re new to contacts or glasses.

So, what is axis on an eye prescription? The good news is that it’s actually pretty easy to understand.

Once you know what axis means, it becomes much easier to read your prescription and get the right lenses for your eyes.

TOTAL30 and PRECISION7 contact lenses on a table

TOTAL30 Contact Lenses vs PRECISION7: Which Should You Choose for Astigmatism?

Written By Rachel Shapiro

Trying to choose new contact lenses? It can be tricky to find lenses that fit well and feel comfortable all day, particularly if you have astigmatism.

Two popular choices are TOTAL30 contact lenses and PRECISION7, both of which are made by Alcon. But which should you choose? I’ll break it all down to help you make an informed choice.

Alcon TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism Has Launched & It’s a World First

Written By Amina Katana

Alcon is one of the biggest global manufacturers of contact lenses. They’re responsible for some of the most popular and successful lenses on the market. Now, the Alcon TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism lenses are breaking some boundaries.

They are the first and only multifocal toric contact lenses designed with proprietary water gradient technology. The lenses have recently been launched on the U.S. market. It’s an exciting development in the world of eye health.

Let’s dive more into what these lenses are and why this development is so groundbreaking.

Hybrid Contact Lenses: A Solution for Difficult Prescriptions?

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription​?

What Is Axis on an Eye Prescription?

TOTAL30 Contact Lenses vs PRECISION7: Which Should You Choose for Astigmatism?

Alcon TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism Has Launched & It’s a World First

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?