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Is a little bit WTR astigmatism benefit ?

Is a little bit WTR astigmatism benefit ?

Dr Hagan,
I read some of your previous post mentioned that a little bit WTR astigmatism may be benefit.
Can I know that the theory behind that ?
Let say for a regular person if he has astigmatism of 1.1D WTR astigmatism and mild myopia. Does it means we should have the glass/contact to correct only part of it (e.g. 0.6D) and leave some uncorrected.

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Unknown,  I have seen patients with up to 1.0 see 20/20 at distance and have better near vision.  Astigmatism in general drifts to against the rule, so have some with the rule astigmatism may be of benefit in the future.

How about getting a books on optics and prescribing glasses.

Dr. O
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Please repost tomorrow.  Dr. Hagan answers on odd days.

Dr. O.
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Dr Oyakawa,
I thought that Dr Hagan answers questions today.
Do you also recommend patient to have a little bit WTR astigmatism uncorrected ?
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Yes,

Dr. O.
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Dr Oyakawa,
How much diopter is recommended ? 0.5 D ? 0.75 D ?
What can be the benefit ?
Thanks again
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Unknown,  I have seen patients with up to 1.0 see 20/20 at distance and have better near vision.  Astigmatism in general drifts to against the rule, so have some with the rule astigmatism may be of benefit in the future.

How about getting a books on optics and prescribing glasses.

Dr. O
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