Hi Crazypilot. I know what you mean about the silicone hydrogel lenses being uncomfortable, as the first two days I wore them it felt like my eyes were full of grit. But then the next morning, I woke up and my eyes felt really refreshed (they're usually not) and I popped them in and since then they have been realy good. I can wear them much longer than the toric lenses.
I have an astigmatism which means they are weighted, but this is done simply by making the bottom of the lens slightly fatter and thus heavier.
I choose not to sleep with them in, but always wonder if you should shower with them in???? I go swimming wearing them, but never am sure about the shower?!!
In fact, I was so happy after my trial period, that I signed up to get them only yesterday!
These seem the next best thing to have laser treatment.
G-ANDY