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Can I wear contact lenses if I have astigmatism?
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Barry Zinn
Optometrist
I am a consulting optometrist involved with OPSM in Hornsby, Westfield Shopping Centre. . I qualified in 1982 and my focus is in primary eye … View Profile
Yes you can provided that other criteria which apply to all contact lens fitting have been met.
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Rowan Prendergast
Optometrist
Rowan has over ten years experience as an optometrist and since graduation from Melbourne University has worked throughout Australia and in the UK, in all … View Profile
Daily disposable, fortnightly disposable, monthly disposable, and conventional soft or rigid contact lenses now all provide good vision for the majority of wearers with astigmatism. Fitting is usually straightforward and quick.
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