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My prescription for contact lenses recommends air optix aqua for astigmatism but how long does it take the eyes to adjust to a new persciption?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A day or two: You should be comfortable and see well in a day or two.

Answered 7/24/2013

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