toric
Americanadjective
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noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
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a toric contact lens.
adjective
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But contact lenses are typically fitted, prescribed and sold by optometrists, who often specify brands from major manufacturers like Acuvue Oasys or Biofinity Toric in prescriptions.
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Usually, siblings up for adoption have matching name tags, but Toric had torn off the bottom of his.
From Washington Post
But they started talking to a boy, Toric.
From Washington Post
Special lenses such as multifocal and toric lenses are not, and patients have to pay the difference out of pocket.
From US News
Extra costs for multifocal or toric lenses range between $1,000 and $3,000, Chang says.
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