Hi

Could someone let me know if the astigmatism indicated in the following
prescription will definitely require a toric lense, or may it be
possible to trial normal contacts? Cylinder is +0.75 in both eyes. I've
googled around and the only info I could find  was that -0.75 is
marginal and normal lenses may fit in such circumstances. I don't know
if +0.75 is at the opposite extreme, or if the same may apply?

R
Sph: -5.50
Cyl: +0.75
Axi: 48

L
Sph: -4.25
Cyl: +0.75
Axi: 103

I have an appointment with an optician next week, just would like to
have an idea of what to expect and my options.

I need the contacts for a 7 day foot race in the Sahara desert, as it's
too expensive to RX wrapped polarised sunglasses. However, I've read
that dailies have a habit of drying out during the day and that due to
their high water content this can have an adverse effect on performance
-- is use in a hot climate likely to be a problem for dailies?

Daily lenses are really the only option considering the circumstances,
and Focus Dailies Toric are twice the cost here in the UK of the
standard Focus Dailies lenses.

thanks for any advice, much appreciated.

Jamie.