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This article is from the Vision and Eye Care FAQ, by grants@research.canon.com.au (Grant Sayer) with numerous contributions by others.

3.2.2 Toric

Contains both a spherical and cylinder component to correct prescriptions
which have astigmatism. Lenses may be thicker in one meridian or have
modified thickness profiles to enable the lens to maintain correct orientation
on the eye.

 

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