I went in to see my fitter today to see if the Proclear Multifocal torics were lifting or rotating. She said there was a small bit or rotation on the right, but it should not be enough to be intolerable. Apparently, I am just very sensitive. It may be because the lens is intended to move slightly up and down as you look, but I think it may be the base curve being 8.4, rather than the 8.5 I have been wearing for years in my torics. They were giving me a headache with the clear, blur, clear and movement I could feel, so I think they are not an option.

I did ask about the Monthly C-VUE Advanced Multifocal Toric lens. My fitter did say that they did fit the regular Multifocal from this company but had not done the toric. However, she asked the senior tech there, and she permitted her to call and see if they could order these. They are new, and as a result, apparently they are charging for shipping, which other companies don't do for trial pairs. I offered to pay the shipping if it was a great deal, since I am essentially their guinea pig with this lens. Anyway, they said it would be 10 days before they were here due to the customization. They did sort of disagree with getting the exact same prescription I had in the Proclear lens, even with regard to the astigmatism correction and distance correction I have had for years. They calculate strictly by what your glasses prescription is, not by what you as the patient feel gives you the best vision. I am hoping these work, but since I do have the corneal scarring, I am hoping that, since this company charges for shipping of the trials, they will let a trial based on my experience dictate what prescription we might order next if we need to adjust to make me happy with the vision on all fields. My distance vision in my left eye is slightly compromised, so I tend to up the power there by a quarter. To have that "even" feel, I usually up the right one as well, with no problems.

The good news is that the design of these lenses is the same as the B&L regular Multifocal, which I like. It is also weighted at the bottom, like my Soflens-66 torics I have worn for years, so hopefully stability will not be an issue. They are customizable in that you can get the exact base curve (got my 8.5), diameter (got my 14.5), axis and and powers up to I think +2.50 add (not just low or high adds). The one I have on order actually has the astigmatism corrected more and the near-sighted correction corrected less than toric lenses of my past, including the Proclear. However, the marriage of the near-center aspheric multifocal and the toric may cause a different need with the design or something. It is funny that my astigmatism with my glasses is really only -.50 and in my torics I have had for years it is -.075, and the C-VUE company recommended I increase the astigmatism correction in this lens even more. Has anyone else had that? My power is a -4.75 on my glasses, and they recommend a -4.50 for these lenses. I had said if only B&L made a multifocal toric, it would be the answer to the blur on the computer and the glare/distortion in driving that I have with the Soflens Multifocal. The instructions of the C-VUE Multifocal monthly toric actually say that the design is actually by B&L and the same as the B&L multifocal lens. My timing may be just right, with this lens having hit the market only in October of 2009.

The only bad part is that I have to wait for the 10 days for the trial pair, and wearing the Proclear Multifocal torics during that time just won't work. I am wearing the Soflens Multifocals and wearing my lowest readers while on the computer. I can deal with the glare of night driving until then. (It is obvious, but not dangerous and not nearly as bad as with the Air Optix Multifocals for some reason.) My .25 readers do help the glare on the computer a bit, but I don't really need the strength at all. I am praying on this lens, since I really need a toric and am tired of not seeing the dashboard when I drive and not being able to read price tags.

The poor fitter has been so great and patient. I told her she was likely just wanting me to take something and leave at this point. If this fails, she might be needing a huge vacation from the stress of dealing with me.

If she works on commission, she should at least make some money on these. They seem to be even more than the Proclear Multifocal Torics, but at this point, I am willing to pay to get good vision. I guess nearly not ever being able to wear contact lenses again due to wearing my lenses too long and not getting new ones sooner, causing the corneal scars, has made me want the best vision I can get and to be very picky and to treasure my eyesight. I will keep you posted when the C-VUE trials get here. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

If they are good for me, I can be a spokesperson for people who have difficulty with the Proclear design. This design is very much like wearing my progressive glasses but without the glare or constant cleaning of glasses I would have to do. Thanks for caring.