Macedonia (FYROM)
A 22-year-old female asked:
I have astigmatism. my perscription: od -0.5 d cyl ax 95 and os -0.5 d cyl ax 70. i can only find -0.75 cyl toric contacts. can i safely wear those?
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Dr. Alan Jacksonanswered
Addiction Medicine 32 years experience
With only 0.50 you: Would do Just as well wearing non astigmatic contact lenses. Most people use toric contact lenses if the astigmatism is 0.75 or more.
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Macedonia (FYROM)
A 22-year-old female asked:
I have astigmatism. My perscription: OD -0.5 D Cyl ax 95 and OS -0.5 D Cyl ax 70. Can I safely wear -0.5 ordinary spherical contacts instead of toric?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Warren Wolfeanswered
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Need more info: The correct person is the person who did your refraction whether it be an optometrist or ophthalmologist who can go over the benefits and non benefits of these two lenses.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 28, 2014
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