Should I Tell My Eye Doctor? And If So How?

I went for an eye exam in December 2006 because I was having problems with the distance vision in my right eye especially while driving at night. I know the vision in my right eye has been a little blurry for some time. I just assumed I was mildly nearsighted and may have to do something about it eventually and it did not really bother me much until recently. The vision in my left eye seemed fine.
To my suprise, I was advised I was farsighted and was given the following prescription. Keep in mind, I had not been having any issues with seeing near objects.
Right Eye sphere +1.00 cyl -1.50 axis 60
Left Eye sphere +.75
I know the spherical numbers indicate that the farsightedness was mild, but the astigmatism was in the moderate range based on what I have read about it. It was the reason I was having problems with my distance vision. I chose to get glasses and contact lenses and the prescriptions are same except the cylinder on the contact lens is -1.25.
Continued on update…

Can Anyone Tell Me What My Glasses Prescription Means?

I went to the optician today and I need to get some glasses. I have some basic knowledge about ophthalmology as I’m about to be a doctor, so I know the basics about how light focuses on the eye etc etc. And I understand the basic concept of astigmatism and how the eye is shaped more lke a rugby ball than a football….
Anyway, my prescription from the optician is:
R: SPH -1.00 CYL -0.50 Axis 115
L: SPH -1.25 CYL – 0.50 Axis 90
I understand that it shows myopia in both eyes, left slightly worse than right, but what do the other numbers mean? It’s something to do with the degree of astigmatism, but what do they actually show? And what does that mean in terms of my eyes?
Just interested!!!

Can Anyone Tell Me About This Eye Doctor In Cairo?

The Eye Clinic of Dr Ahmed Khalilhttp://www.eyecairo.net/
Does anyone know about him? Is he any good?
I want to get refractive (Lasik) surgery this year. Since this surgery is elective and not necessary, I’d have to pay for it myself. My hope is that I can pay for it while visiting Egypt this year right after Eid ul-Fitr. I did some online seeking, and found the doctor above. Does anyone know about him?
Does anyone know of a really good doctor, whether it’s Dr Khalil or not? It has to be done very well, because I have only one eye – the other was removed back in 1984 – so I have no back-up plan, lol.
I have glaucoma, myopia and astigmatism in the remaining eye. The visual acuity without glasses is 6/22, and I can’t remember what it is with glasses, but it’s anywhere between 6/6 and 6/8.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanx.

Can Anyone Tell Me If I Have Severe Astigmatism?

I’m 14 and i’ve been told i have astigmatism.
I wear thick lenses and i have been told i can’t wear daily disposable lenses. I need my glasses for short and long sighted.
i have -4 on my left eye and -3. something on my right.
My mom and dad don’t have it but my half sister has astigmatism but its border line.
Can anyone help as i’m confused?

I Want To Have Lasik Surgery And I Am Scared. Please Tell Me If You Have The Experience With It.?

I have been wearing glasses even since I was a very young kid. I am highly nearsighted in my right eye and somewhat nearsighted in my left eye. I also have a high degree of astigmatism in my right eye. I never wore contact lenses. I want to lasik surgery because I don’t have to wear glasses again and have 20/20 vision but I am scared of the side effects. I am 22. Any advise on what to do. What do they do in lasik surgery? What is the procedure?

Can Anyone Tell Me Where I Can Get Light Colored Contacts For Dark Eyes?

i have severe astigmatism in both eyes…my doctor told me my eyes are like 1 in 1,000,000…they are super football shaped…are colored contacts an option?

How To Tell If Toric Lens Has Wrong Axis?

I went to the eye doctor recently for a contact lens exam and got some B & L Soflens torics. They are ok except that my left contact lens doesn’t fully correct my astigmatism. My vision is kinda still blurry, but here’s the funny thing; if my contacts are feeling a bit dry and I use some rewetting drops, my left eye becomes as clear and as sharp as my right eye!!! however my right eye then gets blurry, just like my left eye. this lasts for about 2-3 minutes then my right eye gets sharp again while my left eye becomes blurry again. I would think it would be something to do with lens drying out, but that doesn’t explain why my right eye would have a temp blurriness and then return to its sharp, clear vision. also my left eye’s vision is a bit “slanted” when compared to my right eye. could the axis or power be incorrect?

Who Wears Contacts For “astigmatism”? Tell Me About It.?

I have worn contacts for thirty years and I can’t now. Yes that is Heck! I hate wearing glasses, my nose is too small and I can’t breath ( not kidding). I lens are thick, even when made “thin”.
I’m totally blind as a bat and need special contacts for astigmatism. These are much thicker than the Acuvue I have been wearing, can you tell me about them, and help me make that transistion.
Thanks so much.

How Do I Tell My New Doctor That I Need A Accurate Eye Exam? This Is My 2nd Eye Doctor In The Last Month……

I don’t want any problems as far as not giving me the right script for glasses. Do you know if rimless lenses are okay w/ Astigmatism?

How Can Eye Doctors Tell The Difference Between…?

How can they tell the difference between having astigmatism and being both near sigted AND far sighted? My sister and I were talking about this, and neither of us really know.

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