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Is it possible to get eye glasses lenses with just my contact prescription?
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No: The focusing plane of the glasses is usually 10 to 20 mm in front of the focusing point of your contact lenses. The prescription will be different. Contact lenses will often correct astigmatism that will need to be added to the glasses prescription.
Answered 10/4/2013
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