toric contacts on dry eyes

[Rebecca Petris]

DrG...

Am I right in assuming Oasys is not available in toric? And if so is it likely to be released in toric before long? or any decent up-and-coming dry-eye-friendly competitor likely to?

Had email from a patient who is on the verge of giving up contacts - to return to glasses or possibly, er, get LASIK - due to dry eye symptoms when she wears contacts. (No symptoms when not in lenses.) She's tried Proclear Compatibles but the fit is too unstable for good vision. - She's also asking whether gas perms may yet be a possibility for her. Any suggestions appreciated....

Thanks!!

[DrG]

Silicone-hydrogel torics

Regrettably, Oasys is not available in toric, but Acuvue Advance is. I have actually had quite a bit of luck with it, very stable. Purevision toric is also available.

DrG