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Please help with my Toric/Astigmatism contact lense prescription (Axis)

Hello

I require toric lenses in my left eye. My current prescription is:  -1.75 / 8.8 / 14.4 / -0.75 / Axis: 170

I am trying to purchase lenses, however I urgently require them and the only lenses available have an axis of either 160 or 180 (170 is not available). If I was to purchase lenses with an axis of 180, would I notice any difference as they woud be out by 10 degrees?

Thank you.
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177275 tn?1511755244
Everyone that wears contact lens should have a local eye doctor. That information should come from that person.
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