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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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Which type of contact lens can be used to correct astigmatism?

Rigid gas permeable lenses.
Soft, daily wear lenses.
Bifocal contact lenses.
Toric contact lenses.

Explanation

Answer: D - Toric lenses can be used to correct astigmatism.

Astigmatism results from a different curvature of the eye’s cornea or lens, which causes blurry vision and trouble seeing fine detail. Toric contact lenses provide different refractive powers on the vertical and horizontal orientations to correct astigmatism.

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