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A member asked:

Is it possible to wear non-toric colored contact lenses for astigmatism with my prescription?

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Yes, but......: Your vision may not be as clear as with toric contact lenses.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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Im farsighted & astigmatism. My contacts are very blurry at night & during the day. The lenses are toric and don't seem dry. I see better w/out them.

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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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