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What sort of treatment is necessary for someone with high astigmatism?
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Depends: High astigmatism is often treated with rigid contact lenses. Other treatments are available depending on the amount of astigmatism and whether is symmetric on you eye. See your ophthalmologist for a discussion of your options.
Answered 12/3/2012
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