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Until recently, if you suffered from astigmatism and wanted to change your eye color you were rather out of luck. Not anymore. FreshLook ColorBlends Toric contact lenses from the CIBA Vision Corporation offer you the excitement of transforming your appearance with a great new color while at the same time replacing your blurry astigmatic vision with crisp, clear visual acuity. They are typically replaceable bi-weekly and usually worn and removed daily, although some people can use them for up to seven days of extended non-stop wear between removals.

FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses allow nothing short of a stunning visual transformation by allowing you to select from a gorgeous series of vivid colors. The colors currently available are blue, honey, green and grey for astigmatism sufferers. While the selection of colors is not quite as large as for other FreshLook ColorBlends wearers, it is still enough to slightly or greatly change your appearance, depending on your preference.

Don’t worry about the lenses looking fake. CIBA Vision uses what it calls a three-in-one technology process that blends three different shades of color into a single hue in order to create the completely natural look with subtle depths of color you would expect to see when you look at a gorgeous pair of eyes.

OK, so these lenses change your eye color and make you look great. But what about fixing your astigmatism? That’s what really matters, and FreshLook ColorBlends Toric lenses deliver. When you have astigmatism, your eye is shaped more like a football than a soccer ball, which distorts light rays and prevents them from landing correctly on the retina where they belong. This causes blurry vision. When you use these lenses, they plant themselves over the cornea and behave as a prism that re-directs light rays to the retina where they belong, which completely restores you to 20/20 vision.

What about wearing comfort? You don’t want to just look great, you want to feel great too. No worries on that score. These lenses are built of phemfilcon A, a water-absorbing polymer that ends up being about 55% water when totally hydrated. That’s great for your eyes, because more moisture means a smoother, silkier experience while wearing your lenses.

As if all these features weren’t enough, these lenses also provide protection against ultraviolet light rays. That’s a good thing, because UV rays can harm your vision in the long term. The protection is not perfect, because the lenses cannot cover your entire eyeball or the surrounding area. For that, you need a good pair of sunglasses. Nevertheless, it’s an additional level of protection you can count upon on top of good protective eyewear.

It should go without saying that adopting a new brand of toric lenses requires input from your eye doctor. Don’t skip this step! This is particularly true if you are considering the lenses for extended wear. While some people can tolerate these lenses overnight, you may not be able to do so because your vision and medical needs are unique to you. You may cause yourself harm if you attempt this without getting your doctor’s nod of approval. He or she will also discuss with you your optimum replacement schedule.

What could be more exciting than switching your eye color to a fabulous new look? If you’ve been wanting to change your appearance, now’s your chance. Experience the excitement of a fabulous new you with a brilliant new eye color, while at the same time seeing the world around you totally clearly. FreshLook ColorBlends Toric contact lenses allow you the best of all worlds, delivered with a flexible wearing and replacement schedule. If you’re ready for a lifestyle change, give these lenses a try!