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Can people with astigmatism see better through glasses than contacts?

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sometimes: Depends on the amount of astigmatism.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends: If there is a lot of astigmatism, then rigid contact lenses provide the best vision. With lesser astigmatism, then glasses and contacts provide similar vision.

Dr McCannel agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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