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toric contact lens

i have an astigmatism and i wear regular contacts now -3.50;8.7;14   if i change to toric lenses does my perscription change, will the power still be  -3.50 or does it increase or decrease(other then the additional number of the toric lens)
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The power would probably decrease if an astigmatism correction were added.  But your eye care provider might have to experiment with different contacts in the office to get it right.  Depending on how much astigmatism you have, your acuity should improve.
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