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Finally! Beautiful Coloured Lenses That Actually Correct Your Astigmatism

Maxim Colors is a Singapore-based coloured contact lens distributor, and its toric coloured contact lenses in Singapore are built specifically for wearers whose astigmatism makes regular cosmetic lenses blur rather than sharpen their vision. If you’ve been told a spherical coloured lens “should be fine” and found it wasn’t, the issue usually isn’t the lens colour, it’s that a spherical lens has no cylinder correction at all. Here’s what actually makes a toric lens different, what Maxim’s version costs and includes, and how long it realistically takes to get one.

What Is a Toric Coloured Contact Lens?

A toric coloured contact lens combines a cosmetic colour layer with a cylindrical correction zone that compensates for astigmatism, a condition where the cornea is shaped more like a rugby ball than a sphere. Unlike a standard spherical lens, which has one uniform power, a toric lens has different powers at different points and must stay oriented at a specific axis to work correctly.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s explanation of astigmatism describes toric soft lenses as one of the two main contact lens options for astigmatism, alongside rigid gas permeable lenses, with the right choice depending on severity and lifestyle.

Why Can’t I Just Wear Regular Coloured Lenses If I Have Astigmatism?

A regular spherical coloured lens corrects short- or long-sightedness but has no mechanism to correct astigmatism, so light entering the eye still focuses unevenly regardless of how well the lens fits or how flattering the tint looks. Wearers with clinically significant astigmatism who try a spherical lens often describe the same blur they had without any lens at all, just now in a different colour.

Astigmatism is far from rare in Singapore, which is part of why this distinction matters here specifically. A population-based study on Singaporean adults found age-standardized astigmatism rates of 37.8% among Chinese adults and 33.3% among Malay adults, meaning roughly a third of adults surveyed had some degree of it.

What Are the Specs of Maxim Colors’ Toric Box?

Maxim Colors’ Toric Box is a monthly disposable lens with an 8.6mm base curve, 14.0mm diameter, and 38% water content, priced at $120 for a box of 2 lenses. These are the published specs on Maxim’s own product page, the same figures an optometrist checks before confirming a fit.

The 38% water content sits lower than Maxim’s spherical daily and monthly lines, which is consistent with how toric lenses are generally engineered: the added ballast that keeps the cylinder axis oriented takes priority over maximising water content. Wearers comparing material choices across Maxim’s range can see the fuller picture in Silicone Hydrogel vs Hydrogel: Best Comfort Contact Lens Singapore.

How Long Does It Take to Get Toric Coloured Lenses in Singapore?

Maxim Colors quotes up to 6 weeks of waiting time for the Toric Box because, unlike spherical lenses, toric lenses are made specifically to each wearer’s cylinder and axis rather than kept as generic retail stock. This is standard for toric coloured lenses generally, not a Maxim-specific delay.

Plan around this lead time if you’re ordering for a specific date, an event, or before travel. An optometrist confirms your prescription and suitability for the lens before the order is placed, so the 6-week clock typically starts only after that in-shop check, not from the moment you browse online.

Which Colours Are Available in Maxim’s Toric Line?

Maxim’s Toric Box comes in four shades: Moon Gray, Choco Brown, Baby Blue, and Eb Beun, a smaller palette than Maxim’s spherical monthly lines like the Orange or Violet Box series. That trade-off is typical of toric lenses industry-wide, since each additional colour has to be manufactured across the full range of cylinder and axis combinations.

• Moon Gray
• Choco Brown
• Baby Blue
• Eb Beun

How Do You Order Toric Coloured Contact Lenses From Maxim Colors?

Start on the Toric Box product page, select a participating retailer, and bring your current or previous prescription to your optometrist appointment. Your final power, cylinder, and axis are confirmed in-shop by the Eye Care Practitioner rather than self-selected online, since toric fitting is more involved than picking a number off a chart.

• Check current or previous prescription details before ordering
• Choose a retailer via Local Retailers
• Attend the compulsory optometrist eye check to confirm suitability
• Full steps are in the Ordering Process guide

As with any coloured contact lens, the FDA’s guidance on decorative contact lenses is clear that a valid prescription and a proper fit from an eye care professional apply regardless of whether the lens corrects astigmatism, corrects vision generally, or is purely cosmetic.

PART 6 — FAQ SECTION

Can astigmatism be corrected with coloured contact lenses?

Yes, with a toric coloured lens like Maxim’s Toric Box, which adds cylinder and axis correction on top of the colour layer rather than only correcting for short- or long-sightedness. A regular spherical coloured lens does not correct astigmatism and can leave vision blurred even while changing your eye colour.

How much do toric coloured contact lenses cost in Singapore?

Maxim Colors’ Toric Box is priced at $120 for a box of 2 monthly lenses, higher than its spherical monthly lines because of the added manufacturing precision. Pricing at other Singapore retailers for toric coloured lenses generally sits in a similar range given the made-to-order process.

Why do toric lenses take longer to arrive than regular coloured lenses?

Toric lenses are manufactured to a specific cylinder power and axis rather than pulled from generic stock, so Maxim quotes up to 6 weeks lead time for the Toric Box. Regular spherical coloured lenses are typically available off the shelf at a participating retailer.

What’s the difference between cylinder and axis on a toric lens prescription?

Cylinder measures how much extra correction your astigmatism needs, while axis measures the orientation of that correction on the eye, described by the American Academy of Ophthalmology as falling between 0 and 180 degrees. Both numbers are specific to each eye and come from your optometrist’s refraction, not a generic chart.

Can I wear regular (non-toric) coloured lenses if I have mild astigmatism?

Some people with very mild astigmatism can tolerate a spherical lens, but this is a call for your eye care professional to make, not a guess to make at home. If your astigmatism is contributing to blur, a toric lens like Maxim’s Toric Box is designed specifically to correct it.

Does Maxim’s Toric Box have UV protection?

Yes, the Toric Box carries the same built-in UV protection as Maxim’s other lens lines, helping block harmful UV rays from reaching the eye. This sits alongside the lens’s cylinder and axis correction rather than replacing the need for sunglasses on bright days.

Ready to see clearly and in colour? Shop the Maxim Colors Toric Box and book your optometrist fitting to get started.