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It is possible to have astigmatism in only one eye. Since you are myopic, and at 64,most likely presbyopic, your Spectacle Rx might read something like this, (X replacing all numbers):
OD (R) -X.XX Sph. (or 0)
OS (L) -X.XX - (or +) X.XX at XXX deg.
Reading Add X.XX OU (both)
Your spotting scope has a dioptric focus on it with a range of @3-4 diopters of power.
It sounds like your Dr. prescribed monovision contacts. It wouldn't make sense to wear only one unless the other eye's add power and distance power were opposite ( i.e. -2.50 sph with a +2.50 add), with very low or no astigmatism, effectively turning that eye into a near vision only eye uncorrected.
The eye with astigmatism would have to have a low power to the astigmatism in order for it to be the one that can see through the spotting scope better.
OD (R) -X.XX Sph. (or 0)
OS (L) -X.XX - (or +) X.XX at XXX deg.
Reading Add X.XX OU (both)
Your spotting scope has a dioptric focus on it with a range of @3-4 diopters of power.
It sounds like your Dr. prescribed monovision contacts. It wouldn't make sense to wear only one unless the other eye's add power and distance power were opposite ( i.e. -2.50 sph with a +2.50 add), with very low or no astigmatism, effectively turning that eye into a near vision only eye uncorrected.
The eye with astigmatism would have to have a low power to the astigmatism in order for it to be the one that can see through the spotting scope better.
