Hybrid Contact Lenses

Hybrid Contact Lenses: 

For some people who need contacts for astigmatism, hybrid contact lenses are the best choice. These lenses have a central zone made of a rigid gas permeable lens material, surrounded by a fitting zone made of a hydrogel or silicone hydrogel material. When successfully fitted, hybrid contact lenses provide the best of both types of contact lenses for astigmatism — the sharp vision of gas permeable lenses and wearing comfort that's comparable to that of toric soft lenses. And because hybrid contact lenses are about the same size as toric soft lenses (significantly larger in diameter than gas permeable contact lenses) and have thinner edges than GP lenses, there is less risk of these lenses dislodging from the eyes during sports and other activities. Fitting hybrid contact lenses — like fitting gas permeable contacts — takes more time and expertise than fitting soft contact lenses. And, like GP contacts, these lenses are custom-made for each wearer's eyes. Hybrid contact lens fittings and lens replacements are comparable in cost with those of rigid gas permeable lenses (in other words, more expensive than soft lenses). But like GP lenses, hybrid contacts don't need to be replaced as frequently as soft contact lenses, making lens replacement costs more comparable to those of soft lenses over time.