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Could my prescription sound like i have hyperopia and astigmatism?
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Sometimes: Both of these refractive errors can be combined in your prescription. Look for an entry under power (for hyperopia) and cylinder + axis ( for astigmatism). These are correctable with the proper prescription.
Answered 4/16/2014
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