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Will wearing contact lenses when i have nearsightedness cause me to have astigmatism?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No effect: Contacts rest upon a layer of tears on top of the cornea of the eye. Astigmatism is an ovalness of the eye and would require a long pressure upon the eye in an oblique direction which contacts will not do. So enjoy your contacts.
Answered 7/3/2012
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Little effect: Contacts fit properly and maintained properly will not cause astigmatism. Lenses that are too tight or over wearing of lenses can cause problems how ever.
Answered 6/10/2013
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