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A member asked:

Cylinder -3.00 left axis 175 i know i have an astigmatism but how bad is it?

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Moderately bad: 3 diopters of cylinder is reasonably severe astigmatism. Not horrible, but not mild either.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

You have it: You have 3 diopters of astigmatism which is a moderate amount.

Answered 7/23/2013

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