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Is it safe for me to wear non-toric lenses if i have an astigmatism?
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Maybe: It might be ok, depending on the amount of your astigmatism and the curvature of your cornea. Your ophthalmolgist can advise you based on tests in their clinic.
Answered 3/23/2015
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It is safe,: but your vision may not be corrected as well as it would be with toric lenses.
Answered 7/29/2015
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