A Simple Guide to Astigmatism
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What is Astigmatism?
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Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea of the eye is curved differently leading to blurred and distorted at all distances.
The eyeball is flattened usually from above downwards or sometimes sideways or along an oblique axis.
It is different from short or long sightedness.
It is therefore important to recognise Astigmatism and seek the correct treatment for it.
What causes Astigmatism?
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Astigmatism is generally an inherited condition where the curvature of the cornea of the eye is different from a normal person.
Because of the curvature, the eye is seeing the objects in front of it at a different angle. Light is entering the eye at a different angle which cast shadows and cause blurring of vision.
Besides inheritance it is also possible to get Astigmatism from eye surgery or sport injuries.
What are the symptoms of Astigmatism?
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1.Blurred and distorted vision of near and distant objects
2.blurring of vertical, horizontal and diagnonal lines
3.eyestrain & fatigue
4.sensitivity to light
5.Tired and dry eyes
6.Headaches
How is Astigmatism treated?
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Astigmatism can be diagnosed easily by your optometrist or eye specialist.
A eye examination followed by vision tests and computerised testing of the curvature of eye, short sightness, long sightness and any other abnormality of eye vision.
Prescription spectacles and contact lens can be prescribed to correct the Astigmatism.
Other methods of treatment include LASIK, wavefront eye surgery, lens implants especially in older patients
--------------
What is Astigmatism?
--------------
Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea of the eye is curved differently leading to blurred and distorted at all distances.
The eyeball is flattened usually from above downwards or sometimes sideways or along an oblique axis.
It is different from short or long sightedness.
It is therefore important to recognise Astigmatism and seek the correct treatment for it.
What causes Astigmatism?
--------------------------------
Astigmatism is generally an inherited condition where the curvature of the cornea of the eye is different from a normal person.
Because of the curvature, the eye is seeing the objects in front of it at a different angle. Light is entering the eye at a different angle which cast shadows and cause blurring of vision.
Besides inheritance it is also possible to get Astigmatism from eye surgery or sport injuries.
What are the symptoms of Astigmatism?
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1.Blurred and distorted vision of near and distant objects
2.blurring of vertical, horizontal and diagnonal lines
3.eyestrain & fatigue
4.sensitivity to light
5.Tired and dry eyes
6.Headaches
How is Astigmatism treated?
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Astigmatism can be diagnosed easily by your optometrist or eye specialist.
A eye examination followed by vision tests and computerised testing of the curvature of eye, short sightness, long sightness and any other abnormality of eye vision.
Prescription spectacles and contact lens can be prescribed to correct the Astigmatism.
Other methods of treatment include LASIK, wavefront eye surgery, lens implants especially in older patients
