What IsAstigmatism?
CommonSymptoms and
Treatments
Introduction
One of the common vision problemsseen today is astigmatism
It causes blurred vision of objects
The distance of the object from theeye doesn't matter for astigmatism
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a vision problem due toimproper focusing of light
Light focuses on multiple points ratherthan a single point on the retina
The focused light can be either in frontor back or both, which causes blurryvision
Types of Astigmatism
Myopic astigmatism
Hyperopic astigmatism
Mixed astigmatism
The three common types of astigmatism are;
SYMPTOMS OFASTIGMATISM
Blurred or distorted vision
Headaches and eye strain
Irritation
Night time vision is blurry
Visit a doctor to take the necessary treatments to correct thevision if you notice any of these symptoms
Common treatments
Eyeglasses and contact lenses
The most common treatment forastigmatism is by corrective eyeglasses andcontact lenses
The doctor prescribes corrective lenses tocompensate degree of astigmatism
Ortho-K lenses are rigid contact lenses forcorrecting the irregular curvature of thecornea
These lenses need not want to wear always
If you wear them at night, it willtemporarily reshape the cornea to provideyou with a clear vision for several hours
Ortho-K lenses
Laser eye surgery for astigmatismrestores your vision permanently
It avoids the difficulties of wearing glassesand lenses
This painless surgery reshapes yourcornea to focus light correctly on theretina
Laser eye surgery
Conclusion
A healthy eye is essential for each individual
Vision problems can affect people of any age
Astigmatism is a condition that can affect anyone
Always be careful about your eyes and do regularcheck-ups
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