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Can I Switch From RGP Contact Lenses To Astigmatism Soft Lenses While Suffering From Nystagmus?

Hello, I have nystagmus ever since i was born. I have been wearing RGP contact lenses for 20 years now. I read an article that Soft contact lenses works better for nystagmus. Do you think astigmatism soft lenses works for me? I had an eye exam last week. they wrote OD Axis 003 OS Axis 010 on my prescription. However on my prescription from couple years ago, it says Axis 180 on my both eyes. Why they are such a big different number??
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Soft contact lenses do work for astigmatism and they can be used in case of nystagmus.
If the refractive power is more then soft toric lenses can be used.
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Can I Switch From RGP Contact Lenses To Astigmatism Soft Lenses While Suffering From Nystagmus?

Hello Welcome to health care magic Soft contact lenses do work for astigmatism and they can be used in case of nystagmus. If the refractive power is more then soft toric lenses can be used. Thank you