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What to do if i have astigmatism, can i wear spherical contact lenses?
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Maybe: Generally if you have 1.0 diopter or less of astigmatism, you can see well with spherical contact lenses. If you have 1.25 or more, then contacts that correct the astigmatism may be better. As part of the fitting process, your practitioner can try both types on you to see which works best.
Answered 7/23/2013
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