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Can I Use Reading Glasses Instead Of Cylindrical Lens While Reading?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Question: i have a -1d glasses with astigmatism correction, if i use it for my usual close up screen viewing, my vision gets terrible when i take the glasses off. is it ok to use reading glasses for my screen instead?
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

It does cause problems in near vision if you wear a cylindrical lens given for Astigmatism. You can use reading glasses suiting your sight while reading. You can ask your opthalmologist to advice you Multifocal lenses.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
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Can I Use Reading Glasses Instead Of Cylindrical Lens While Reading?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. It does cause problems in near vision if you wear a cylindrical lens given for Astigmatism. You can use reading glasses suiting your sight while reading. You can ask your opthalmologist to advice you Multifocal lenses. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards,