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Is axis in contact lenses imporant?
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Depends: If you have astigmatism ( a difference in corneal curvature from one part of the cornea to another) axis is important. The importance of correct axis is related to the amount of astigmatism--that is, the higher the astigmatic correction, the more important it is that the axis be accurate.
Answered 3/2/2014
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