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can i wear contact lenses with this parameters

Right sph:-4.0, cyl.:-1.5 , axe:171

Left sph:-4.25, cyl:-2, axe 0, base :64

This is my consultation results, can i get contact lenses?
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1 UpVoted this answer Holly P. Schneider, OD Optometrist, Newton Upper Falls
Quite possibly - but there is so much more to the question. The parameters you've listed are definitely within the range of contact lens products available in the market, in fact there are several manufacturers products to choose from. However, the health of your eyes is the determining factor in whether contact lenses are a good, smart idea for your particular eyes. Contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. The type of plastic they are made from, the frequency with which you would like to wear them (all day every day? or just for weekends and sports?), any allergy or product sensitivites you may have are among the many factors which must be evaluated before you can receive a yes or no answer to your question. My recommendation is that you schedule a contact lens evaluation with your eye doctor and get the answer as it specifically relates to you!
Carey A. Patrick
Carey A. Patrick, OD
Optometric Physician in Allen, TX
Level: Contributor (11)
Website: Vision Source - Fairview
February 03, 11:58 PM
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What will be more of a determining factor rests in the corneal curvature which can be reported in

- mm of radius or

- diopters of lens power
Michael Brenner
Michael Brenner, MD
Ophthalmologist in Long Beach, CA
Level: Master Contributor (73)
Website: http://www.eyesbybrenner.com/
April 24, 03:14 AM
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Try them before you buy them. The answer is you 'can' but the vision may not be as good as your glasses. And will they be comfortable? See your optometrist for a contact lens trial.
Chris Surdykowski
Chris Surdykowski, O.D.
Optometrist in Kitchener, ON
Level: Top Contributor (37)
Website: Dr. Chris Surdykowski
February 16, 03:09 PM
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Yes, but you must be properly fit in them.
Kevin Wells
Kevin Wells, OD, FAAO, Diplomate American Board of Optometry
Optometrist in Destin, FL
Level: Master Contributor (53)
Website: Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center
February 06, 10:23 PM
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Spectacle parameters alone provide inadequuate data to answer your question. You need a real consultation. Corneal curvatures, topography, health of cornea and conjunctiva are all unknowns here. It's simply not the kind of question that can be answered adeqately in this venue.
John Hall
John Hall, OD
Optometric Physician in Elkhorn, WI
Level: Candidate (1)
February 05, 04:46 AM
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The information you have provided is only a part of what determines if you will do well in contacts, but from what your information shows you can certainly be evaluated. The only thing we can really tell you from the numbers you have provided is that there are contact lenses available. If the other factors such as tear production, lens tolerance, allergies, your ability to handle lenses, and the environment you are most often in, are all working in your favor, you will most likely enjoy wearing contacts.
Jeffrey Jessup
Jeffrey Jessup, OD
Optometric Physician in Nashville, TN
Level: Top Contributor (37)
Website: Jessup Eye Care
February 03, 11:13 PM
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The optical parameters you provided are within the range of currently manufactured soft contact lenses. Other factors need to be evaluated to determine if you are a suitable contact lens patient: corneal shape, tear production and viscosity. smoking status, toking status, hydration and age. amongst other factors Other than the optics of the fitthe patient brings many variables that will impact successful fit. These need to be evaluated by an experienced contact lens fitter such as an Optometric Physician or Ophthalmologist.
Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith, OD
Optometrist in Medford, OR
Level: Contributor (8)
Website: Bison Vision Center
February 03, 07:40 PM
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Yes but first you need to be fit for the lenses.
Daniel S. Mirkin
Daniel S. Mirkin, OD
Optometrist in Rockaway, NY
Level: Top Contributor (47)
Website: Mirkin Vision Care
February 03, 02:09 PM
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Yes. That is a routine prescription for contact lenses. Please see your eye doctor.
Eric Knight
Eric Knight, OD
Optometrist in West Allis, WI
Level: Contributor (13)
Website: http://www.knightvisions.net
February 03, 11:51 AM
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Yes, CL's matching these parameters can be made. Can you wear this Rx? The answer to that question requires an examination and fitting of a trial contact lens.
Theodore Bogart
Theodore Bogart, OD
Optometrist in Shelbyville, IL
Level: Candidate (2)
February 03, 08:10 AM
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