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Hi, My doctor told me that I got -0.5 spherical power and +2.25 (axis 160) cylindrical power in my right eye. Is it possible to have both plus and minus power in the same eye?
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Hello Yes.  This is possible
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Yes, it is called a mixed astigmatism!
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