Question about Astigmatism

tmm99 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-20-2010, 03:43 PM

I have astigmatism.

Power axis cylinder
Right 0.50 80 -1.25
Left 0.00 120 -0.75

I have no idea what these numbers mean.
Which eye is worse than the other?
Is this a severe astigmatism?

I was prescribed Acuvue Oasys and when I put the contacts on, I can see far very well, but my near sight is much worse (presbyopia) than when I have no contacts on.

Since I cannot be fitted for Gas Permeable (not much tear in my eyes, plus Proclear multi was not a good fit - the lense moved around too much when I blinked), how about Acuvue for Presbyopia? (that would mean I won't have astigmatism correction)

Welcoming any input!

tmm

Tonythetiger · #2 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmm99

I have astigmatism.

Power axis cylinder
Right 0.50 80 -1.25
Left 0.00 120 -0.75

I have no idea what these numbers mean.
Which eye is worse than the other?
Is this a severe astigmatism?

I was prescribed Acuvue Oasys and when I put the contacts on, I can see far very well, but my near sight is much worse (presbyopia) than when I have no contacts on.

Since I cannot be fitted for Gas Permeable (not much tear in my eyes, plus Proclear multi was not a good fit - the lense moved around too much when I blinked), how about Acuvue for Presbyopia? (that would mean I won't have astigmatism correction)

Welcoming any input!

tmm

Did I see this question earlier today? It sounds familiar. I tried to do a little research and explain those numbers, but it seems a bit complicated. Was this question answered somewhere else?

Knotlob · #3 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Did I see this question earlier today? It sounds familiar. I tried to do a little research and explain those numbers, but it seems a bit complicated. Was this question answered somewhere else?

Yes, your right.

http://www.lens101.com/acuvue-oasys-astigmatism/114292-question-about-astigmatism-presbyopia.html#post138333

Trixie did a good job of answering it.

knotlob

Uhura · #4 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Yes, your right.

http://www.lens101.com/acuvue-oasys-astigmatism/114292-question-about-astigmatism-presbyopia.html#post138333

Trixie did a good job of answering it.

knotlob

Good. Bonus points for Trixie!

Rosetyler · #5 (**permalink**) 04-22-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Yes, your right.

http://www.lens101.com/acuvue-oasys-astigmatism/114292-question-about-astigmatism-presbyopia.html#post138333

Trixie did a good job of answering it.

knotlob

Yes, indeed. Trixie explained those prescription numbers well.

kuziakin · #6 (**permalink**) 08-20-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmm99

I have astigmatism.

Power axis cylinder
Right 0.50 80 -1.25
Left 0.00 120 -0.75

I have no idea what these numbers mean.
Which eye is worse than the other?
Is this a severe astigmatism?

tmm

look here what is an real astigmatism.
http://eyesvisions.com/laser-correction

Spicegurl · #7 (**permalink**) 08-20-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kuziakin

look here what is an real astigmatism.
http://eyesvisions.com/laser-correction

Here's a quote from that website: "A year later, or maybe half a year after laser correction in nearsighted patients the muscles will be stronger and stronger pressure on the eyes, while dolnozorkiz increasingly pulling back his eyes, while destroying tailored optical system of the lens. This will not predictable consequences. Что нам и показывает наш Американский друг в своих же новостях. With us and shows our American friend in their own news."

Tonythetiger · #8 (**permalink**) 09-14-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicegurl

Here's a quote from that website: "A year later, or maybe half a year after laser correction in nearsighted patients the muscles will be stronger and stronger pressure on the eyes, while dolnozorkiz increasingly pulling back his eyes, while destroying tailored optical system of the lens. This will not predictable consequences. Что нам и показывает наш Американский друг в своих же новостях. With us and shows our American friend in their own news."

Thanks Spicegul--and kuziakin--that was . . . interesting. Not very helpful, but interesting, I like the random use of the Cyrillic alphabet. Nice touch.

наилучшими пожеланиями

That's supposed to say "best wishes" according to howtosayin.com. If it's some kind of dreadful insult, blame them.

Spicegurl · #9 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Thanks Spicegul--and kuziakin--that was . . . interesting. Not very helpful, but interesting, I like the random use of the Cyrillic alphabet. Nice touch.

наилучшими пожеланиями

That's supposed to say "best wishes" according to howtosayin.com. If it's some kind of dreadful insult, blame them.

I'm not insulted Tony. I think it's neat. I can't read a lick of Cyrillic though, thanks for translating.

Uhura · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicegurl

Here's a quote from that website: "A year later, or maybe half a year after laser correction in nearsighted patients the muscles will be stronger and stronger pressure on the eyes, while dolnozorkiz increasingly pulling back his eyes, while destroying tailored optical system of the lens. This will not predictable consequences. Что нам и показывает наш Американский друг в своих же новостях. With us and shows our American friend in their own news."

Wow. The Great Question In All This is . . . why would someone put that on the Internet? What's the point? Is it just to irritate people?

Rosetyler · #11 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmm99

I have astigmatism.

Power axis cylinder
Right 0.50 80 -1.25
Left 0.00 120 -0.75

I have no idea what these numbers mean.
Which eye is worse than the other?
Is this a severe astigmatism?

I was prescribed Acuvue Oasys and when I put the contacts on, I can see far very well, but my near sight is much worse (presbyopia) than when I have no contacts on.

Since I cannot be fitted for Gas Permeable (not much tear in my eyes, plus Proclear multi was not a good fit - the lense moved around too much when I blinked), how about Acuvue for Presbyopia? (that would mean I won't have astigmatism correction)

Welcoming any input!

tmm

So have you gotten any useful input here, tmm99?

Spicegurl · #12 (**permalink**) 11-12-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Wow. The Great Question In All This is . . . why would someone put that on the Internet? What's the point? Is it just to irritate people?

Well, I found it irritating to read it on the other website and again here in this thread.

Uhura · #13 (**permalink**) 11-23-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosetyler

So have you gotten any useful input here, tmm99?

Rosetyler, I think you have found the Great Question in All This, despite my earlier claim.

Rosetyler · #14 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Rosetyler, I think you have found the Great Question in All This, despite my earlier claim.

If only we could get an answer. A computer can only do so much.

Tonythetiger · #15 (**permalink**) 12-15-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Wow. The Great Question In All This is . . . why would someone put that on the Internet? What's the point? Is it just to irritate people?

They must have gotten the idea from John Cleese.

Uhura · #16 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 03:32 PM

So the moral of the story is this: Don't go to eyesvisions.com. Stay here on Lens 101.

Tonythetiger · #17 (**permalink**) 01-25-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

So the moral of the story is this: Don't go to eyesvisions.com. Stay here on Lens 101.

Right you are Uhura.

Hey, how many times have you been asked to "open a hailing frequency"?

Rosetyler · #18 (**permalink**) 02-17-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

So the moral of the story is this: Don't go to eyesvisions.com. Stay here on Lens 101.

Quite right, Uhura. Lens 101 has everything you need.

Uhura · #19 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Right you are Uhura.

Hey, how many times have you been asked to "open a hailing frequency"?

So far you're the first, Tony.

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