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Does astigmatism and cylindrical power mean the same? I have spherical and cylindrical power and I'm using toric lens for astigmatism. Is it okay?
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.same.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Yes both are same ..u are using the right one
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes both mean the same
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Yes both are same. It's ok
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes, both the terms are the same.For astigmatism toric lens is prescribed for better clarity.
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Have an yearly check up for your refraction/ power check up with an ophthalmologist.
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