Astigmatism is a common eye condition in which your eye isn’t completely round

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Astigmatism is a common eye condition in which your eye isn’t completely round

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Blurry vision caused by astigmatism can be extremely bothersome

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Astigmatism incidence / prevalence

Astigmatism

Astigmatism, unlike normal vision, occurs when the cornea is shaped like a football (more curved in one direction than the other) and often occurs in combination with myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). This causes light to focus on more than one point on the retina, resulting in blurry and distorted vision.

Astigmatism symptoms may include;

Blurry, distorted vision at all distances

Causes of astigmatism

  • Heredity
  • Corneal diseases or trauma
  • Keratoconus

Diagnosing astigmatism

Your eye doctor can conduct a refractive evaluation to determine whether your eyes focus light rays exactly on the retina at distance and near. A visual acuity test will determine your ability to see sharply and clearly at all distances. Your eye doctor will also check your eye coordination and muscle control, as well as your eyes’ ability to change focus. All of these are important factors in how your eyes see. A thorough diagnosis is essential to determine which method of astigmatism treatment could be right for you.

Astigmatism Treatment

Glasses and contact lenses are used by many for astigmatism treatment to improve vision. However, there are a number of vision correction procedures that can surgically reduce or eliminate astigmatism by reshaping the cornea, so you no longer need to depend on your eyeglasses or contact lenses to see.

Other types of refractive errors and eye disease include; nearsightedness, farsightedness and presbyopia.

Can astigmatism be corrected?

Yes. Astigmatism treatment depends on your age and lifestyle. With refractive lens surgery or a LASIK procedure, astigmatism can be corrected.

Is astigmatism treatment permanent?

Yes, however, over time, normal ageing in the eye can result in mild changes.

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Academic resources on astigmatism

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an error in the shape of the cornea. With astigmatism, the cornea or lens, which is the front surface of the eye, has an irregular curve. Click here to read on. 

Astigmatism is a common condition in which the surface of the curvature of the cornea is not normal, leading to blurred vision. Click here to read more about astigmatism treatment.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition which usually occurs with myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness) and can be easily diagnosed with regular eye exams. Click here to read on.

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