In a recent survey of contact lens prescribing trends in the UK, toric lenses accounted for around 30% of lens fits. This statistic not only demonstrates the prevalence of astigmatism in the contact lens wearer base, but it also reveals that at least one in three patients presenting for contact lenses requires a toric. The increase of soft toric contact lens fitting over the past few years is an indicator of improvements in the time required for a stable and reliable fit, manufacturing reproducibility and visual outcome. This booklet reviews current approaches to toric lens fitting and how best to communicate astigmatic contact lens correction to patients.

A comprehensive and easy-to-read guide on astigmatism, sponsored by Bausch & Lomb and written by the industry's leading staff development consultant, Sarah Morgan, BSc (Hons) MPhil MCOptom FAAO FBCLA.