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A member asked:
My cyl on my eye exam was -1.25 od and -.75 os. do i have astigmatism? is it severe enough that i need toric contact lenses?
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Glasses: Is that the full Rx for each eye? Is so, there is no astigmatism correction and you do it need Toric contact lenses.
Answered 5/15/2017
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Yes and maybe. : If those are the cylinder values, then yes you have some mild astigmatism. It doesn't mean you need toric contacts though. Some people do not wear contacts that correlate to their glasses prescription with regards to astigmatism. The only way is to get fitted for contacts by an eye care provider and see!
Answered 5/15/2017
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