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Which types of contact lenses could i wear if i have irregular astigmatism?

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Rigid lens: Soft lenses now provide good correction for most regular astigmatism, but will not work well for irregular astigmatism. Gas permeable lenses are better for this problem. Discuss this with the ophthalmologist who diagnosed that your astigmatism is irregular.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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