Keeping things stable

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In a survey of 201 astigmatic contact lens wearers, the symptoms most often cited while wearing current toric lenses included regularly or occasionally experiencing blurry/hazy vision, fluctuating vision, and distorted vision.4 Forty seven percent of subjects reported experiencing blurry or hazy vision, 37 per cent reported fluctuating vision, and 32 per cent reporting distorted vision. Additionally, 32 per cent of toric patients reported experiencing glare and halos in low-light conditions. Product benefits of toric lenses (in the categories of vision, comfort, health and convenience) were presented to patients randomly in successive groups of four for ranking. The benefit of highest relative importance for a toric soft contact lens was that it should 'deliver consistently sharp vision all day'. Attributes and performance of current toric lenses may limit the ability of patients to achieve consistently crisp, clear vision throughout the day. Patients are looking for contact lenses that offer uncompromised vision and stability without compromising comfort.