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Can i wear coloured contacts over a toric eye?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Contact Lenses: Contact lenses are used to correct astigmatism other types of refractive error. Always be aware of risk of eye infection with any use of any contact lens if not properly cared for or if used for an extended period of time.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 7/23/2013

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If my right eye value (cyl) is -1.5 but there are only toric lenses with -1.25 , -1.75 which one would give me the best visual acuity ?

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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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Does wearing toric lensesthat is different in (cylinder) size from my actual cyl eye size can increase my myopia abd astigmatism in the future ?

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A member asked:

I just had cataract surgery (toric) (6 days ago) in my left eye and when I look to the right I see a shadow in the outer part of my eye and my vision seems to be blocked on the outer edge. Is this normal?

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A member asked:

I have toric lens i nplants in both of my eye and i am about to to get on a air plane so i will have to go through the medal Detect should inform them of the implants and should I maybe close my eyes while they are use the medal Detector?

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