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What Is
Astigmatism?

It is a common eye disease that occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, does not properly function. This results in a blurred vision because the eye cannot focus an image so as to create a sharp focused image on the retina.

Symptoms Of Astigmatism

Astigmatism usually affects the farsighted or nearsighted variety of us and often affects children more than people of any other age group. It can also cause blurry vision and headaches. Fortunately, astigmatism is treatable even for those who experience it, so you don’t have to suffer from vision problems or go blind.

Here are some symptoms to identify astigmatism:

  • Distorted or blurred vision
  • Intense eyestrain
  • Headaches
  • Problem seeing at night
  • Squinting

You should learn about some other eye problems like Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia etc. which can help you in future.

What Causes Astigmatism

Irregular Curvature

Irregular curvature of the eyeball can cause astigmatism.

Eye Injury

It is possible to get astigmatism through any eye injury.

Eye disease

Eye problems like myopia, hyperopia can result astigmatism in the end.

Treatments For Astigmatism

For many people, having this condition does not even occur to them until they reach the age of twenty. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat astigmatism. Prescription glasses and contacts are available to treat this problem, and you should have no trouble seeing clearly once you start seeing better.
  • Glasses & Lens : Mild astigmatism can be corrected using the prescribed Eye Glasses or Contact Lenses.
  • Surgery : Lasik surgery is also a good option to get rid of astigmatism. To learn more about Lasik eye surgery go here https://lasiksurgerysingapore.net